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1955-1956 TAPE RECORDER DIRECTORY 



AUDIO RECORD 



Sept.-Oct., 1955 



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QUICK FACTS ON MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDERS 

(Additional Information can be obtained by writing to the manufacturer) 



Manufacturer 



Model and Price 




Model 612 
Stereophonic 

Tape 

Phonograph 

$395.00 

Model 610 

Monaural Unit 

$359.50 



AMPEX 

ELECTRIC 
CORPORATION 

934 Charter St. 
Redwood City, 
California 



AMPLIFIER 
CORPORATION 
OF AMERICA 

398 Broadway 
New York 13, 
N. Y. 



Model 620 Amplifier-Speaker 
in matching cabinet $169.50 




Model 600 

Portable 
Tape Recorder 

$545.00 






Model 300-C 

Console 
Tape Recorder 

$2046.00 




Model 350-C 

Console 
Tape Recorder 

$1315.00 



Model 350 Stereophonic Recorders 
350-2P, Two-Channel - $1,953.00 
350-3P, Three-Channel - $2,514.00 




Model 352-C 

Tape 
Reproducer 

$935.00 



Other Equipment: 




Model 
610-A 

Tape Speed 

,5 /l6 i.p.J. 



Long-Playing "Magnemite" $275 



Frequency 
Response 



40-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

(on playback 

of Ampex 

standard type) 



40-15,000 
cycles (±4 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

(±2 db 40 to 
10,000 cycles) 



30-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

40-15,000 

cycles (±4 db) 

at7V2"/sec. 

(±2 db 40 to 
10,000 cycles) 



30-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/ sec. 

30-15,000 

cycles (±4 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

50-7,500 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 3% "/sec. 



(same as for 

Model 300C 

above) 



30-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

30-15,000 

cycles (±4 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

(±2db40 to 

10,000 cycles) 



300-2500 
cycles 



Data 



Tape playback unit only, for fine reproduction of single 
track, dual track, or sterophonic (in-line head) pre- 
recorded tapes at TYi"/sec. Max. reel size, 7". Flutter 
and wow, below 0.25%. Two separate amplifiers, one 
for each track, are used on Model 612. 

Prices cover "brunette" furniture cabinet. "Blonde" furni- 
ture cabinet, $10.00 additional. 



Amplifier speaker in Contemporary style hand-rubbed 
"brunette" furniture. "Blonde" furniture, $10.00 addi- 
tional. Use two 620s with 612 tape phonograph for 
stereophonic sound system. 



Portable, professional-type single-track recorder with lYz" 
tape speed. Takes up to 7" reels for 30 minutes recording 
time. Signal-to-noise, over 55 db. Flutter and wow, below 
0.25%. Starting and stopping time, less than 1 second. 
Fast forward and rewind, 90 seconds for 7" reel. Timing 
accuracy ± 0.2% for 30 minute recording. Separate 
record and playback amplifiers. Separate erase, record and 
playback heads. VU meter, independent level controls for 
microphone and line, phone jack for monitoring input 
or tape while recording. Weight, 28 lb. 



Professional-type, single-track, dual-speed recorder oper- 
ating at 15" and lYz" per sec. Signal-to-noise, over 60 db 
by NAB standards. Instant start and stop. Flutter and 
wow, less than 0.1% at 15"/sec. Rewind time, 1 min. 
for 2400-ft. reel. Timing accuracy, ± 0.2%. Push button 
controls for start, stop and record — may be remotely oper- 
ated. Separate long-life, plug-in heads for erase, record 
and playback. Other features as on Model 3 50C below. 
Also available for portable or rack mounting. 



Professional-type single or dual-track recorder with tape 
speeds of 7'/ 2 " and 15" or 3%" and 7'/ 2 ". Signal-to- 
noise, 60 db (single track) or 55 db (dual track). Flutter 
and wow, less than 0.2% at 15"/sec. Instantaneous start- 
ing. Rewind time, 1 min. for 2400 ft. reel. Timing accu- 
racy, ± 0.2%. Push-button controls for start, stop, fast 
forward and rewind. Independent record and playback 
systems permit monitoring input or tape during recording 
or playback. Also available for portable or rack mounting. 



Separate recording and playback amplifiers for each chan- 
nel in multi-channel record and playback heads. Indi- 
vidual meter and control panels for each channel. Re- 
corder unit same as Model 3 50 machine. 



Console-type reproducing unit for playback of 7'/2 and 
15 ips, full-track or dual-track tapes. Provides up to 2 
hours, 8 min. playing time on lO'/i" reel. Signal-to-noise, 
over 60 db. Flutter and wow, under 0.2% at 15"/sec. 
Timing accuracy within ± 3.6 seconds for half-hour pro- 
gram. Instant starting and stopping. Rewind time, one 
min. for 2400-ft. reel. Push button control, tape-speed 
equalization and reel-size tension adjustment. No erase 
or record heads — hence no danger of accidental erasure. 



Model 450-C Continuous Tape Reproducer and Model 
S-3200 Tape Duplicating Systems. Information on request. 



Completely self-contained, battery-operated portable with 
spring motor drive. Flutter, ± 0.25% over full 30-min. 
winding cycle. Dual-track recording provides total of 
4 hours playing time on 5" reel. Indicator light signals 
30 seconds before motor rewind. Playback through head- 
phones or external amplifier. Incoming signal can be moni- 
tored while recording. Overall dimensions, 11" by 8" by 
5". Weight, 12 lb. 






COLORED AUDIOTAPE (on colored plastic base) 




Green and blue colored Audiotape, in con* 
junction with the standard red-brown tape, 
provide instant visual identification of re- 
corded selections spliced into a single reel 
(as shown above) — permit fast and easy color 
cueing and color coding. Eliminate need for 
identifying leaders between selections. 



Color 


Length 


Reel 


Type No. 


List Price 
Each 


Green 


150 ft. 

300 ft. 
600 ft. 

1200 ft. 
2500 ft. j 

5000 ft. j 


3" Plastic 
4" Plastic 
5" Plastic 

7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 

NARTB lOVi" Aluminum Reel 

NARTB Hub 

NARTB 14" Aluminum Reel 

3" Plastic 
4" Plastic 
5" Plastic 

7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 

NARTB lOVi" Aluminum Reel 

NARTB Hub 

NARTB 14" Aluminum Reel 


151 G 
351 G 
651 G 

1251 G 

2551 HG 
2551 RG 

5051 HG 
5051 RG 


$ 0.85 
1.60 
3.50 

5.50 

10.00 
12.85 

20.00 
26.00 


Blue 


150 ft. 
300 ft. 
600 ft. 

1200 ft. 
2500 ft. j 

5000 ft. j 


151 B 
351 B 
651 B 

1251 B 

2551 HB 
2551 RB 

5051 HB 
5051 RB 


$ 0.85 
1.60 
3.50 

5.50 

10.00 
12.85 

20.00 
26.00 



COLORED AUDIOTAPE REELS (empty reels in individual boxes) 



These plastic Audiotape reels, in attractive 
jewel-tone colors, provide many opportunities 
for color coding recorded material — as to 
tape speed, single or dual track, subject 
matter, etc. 



Reel 


TYPE NO. 


List Price 
Each 


Red 


Yellow 


Green 


Blue 


5" Empty Plastic Reel 
7" Empty Plastic Reel 


5PBR 
7PBR 


5PBY 

7PBY 


5PBG 
7 PBG 


5PBB 
7PBB 


$0.55 
0.85 



EMPTY AUDIOTAPE REELS (clear plastic and aluminum) 




Standard tape reels in sturdy individual boxes 
for convenient handling and storage. Box for 
10V and 14" reels has special folding inner 
sleeve of strong corrugated board for added 
safety in handling and storage. 



Reel 


Type No. 


List Price Each 


3" Clear Plastic Reel, in Box 


3 PB 


$ 0.25 


4" Clear Plastic Reel, in Box 


4 PB 


0.40 


5" Clear Plastic Reel, in Box 


5 PB 


0.55 


7" Clear Plastic Reel, in Box 


7PB 


0.85 


IOV2" NARTB Aluminum Reel, in Box 


10 RB 


4.50 


Pair of IOV2" Aluminum Side Flanges, with Screws 


10S 


3.35 


14" NARTB Aluminum Reel, in Box 


14 RB 


8.70 


Pair of 14" Aluminum Side Flanges, with Screws 


14 S 


7.25 


NARTB Aluminum Hub (Without Box) 


10 H 


0.65 



CORRUGATED MAILING BOXES (strong, re-usable containers) 




Ideal for tape "correspondence groups" or 
wherever frequent mailing of recorded mate- 
rial is required. 



Size 


Type No. 


List Price Each 


For 5" Reels 
For 7" Reels 
For 10J4" Reels 


5M 

7M 
10M 


$ 0.15 
0.20 
0.30 



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AVDIO RECORD 







THE COMPLETE 

CtttfllOtftPjg 



LINE 



PLASTIC BASE AUDIOTAPE 



The finest, professional-quality tape ob- 
tainable — especially formulated to pro- 
vide the balanced performance which is 
essential to the most faithful reproduction 
of the original live sound throughout the 
entire audible frequency range. Assures 
maximum fidelity, uniformity, frequency 
response and freedom from noise and 
distortion. 



Length 


Reel Type No. t 


List Price Each 


150 ft. 
300 ft. 
600 ft. 


3" Plastic 
4" Plastic 
5" Plastic 


151 
351 
651 


$ 0.85 
1.60 
3.50 


1200 ft. 


7" Plastic 


1251 


5.50 


2500 ft. 


NARTB Hub 

NARTB 10W Aluminum Reel 


2551 H 
2551 R 


10.00 
12.85 


5000 ft. 


NARTB Hub 

NARTB 14" Aluminum Reel 


5051 H 
5051 R 


20.00 
26.00 



TYPE 



longer 



R 



ecording 



AUDIOTAPE on 1 mil "Mylar' 



Provides 50% more recording time on a 
single reel of tape. Same super-quality 
magnetic oxides as Plastic Base Audio- 
tape, but uses base material of 1 mil 
"Mylar" polyester film having much higher 
tensile and tear strength than cellulose 
acetate of the same thickness. 



Length Reel 


Type No. $ 


List Price Each 


225 ft. 

900 ft. 

1800 ft. 

3600 ft. j 


3" Plastic, in Self-Mailer Box 

5" Plastic 

7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 

NARTB 10%" Aluminum Reel 


261 

961 
1861 
3661 H 
3661 R 


$ 1.10 

4.40 

7.95 

16.00 

17.95 



AUDIOTAPE ON 



Mylar 



* 



POLYESTER FILM 



1 DuPont Trade Mark 



High-strenglh, super-durable magnetic re- 
cording tape that meets the highest pro- 
fessional standards of performance. Made 
on polyester film, if withstands extreme 
temperatures, is virtually immune to hu- 
midity, and gives maximum tape life under 
any conditions of use or storage. Avail- 
able in three base thicknesses to meet 
individual recording requirement for vari- 
ous applications. 



Thickness 
of Base 


Length 


Reel 


Type No. \ 


List Price 
Each 


1 Mil 


300 ft. 

600 ft. 

1200 ft. 

2500 ft. j 


4" Plastic 
5" Plastic 
7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 
NARTB lOV'j" Reel 


361 

661 

1261 

2561 H 
2561 R 


$ 2.20 
4.25 
6.85 

12.50 
15.35 


l</2 Mil 
(standard) 


300 ft. 

600 ft. 

1200 ft. 

2500 ft. j 


4" Plastic 
5" Plastic 
7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 
NARTB lO'/i" Reel 


371 

671 

1271 

2571 H 
2571 R 


2.75 
5.00 
8.25 

15.00 
17.85 


2 Mil 


500 ft. 
1000 ft. 

2000 ft. j 


5" Plastic 
7" Plastic 

NARTB Hub 
NARTB 10%" Reel 


581 
1081 

2081 H 
2081 R 


5.00 
8.25 

15.00 
17.85 



(Type Numbers listed cover red oxide tape wound on reel with OXIDE FACING IN. Tape wound with Oxide Out con 
be supplied if desired, and is identified by the same Type Number except that the last digit is changed from "1" to "0". 



Sept.-Oct„ 1955 



Manufacturer 



AMPLIFIER 
CORPORATION 
OF AMERICA 

398 Broadway 
New York 13, 
N. Y. 



(other models 
available) 



AMPRO 
CORPORATION 

2835 North 
Western Ave. 
Chicago 18, 
III. 



Model and Price 



Model 



J&z 




610-B 

610-C 

610-TD 

610-SD 

610-E 



610 "Magnemite" 



510-EM 



4-Speed 
'Magnemite" 



610-DM 



610-DEV 



Multiple-Speed 

VU 
"Magnemite" 



610-CDV 



610-BCV 



610-ABV 




"Flyweight 
Magnemite' 
3 10- A 
310-3 
310-C 
310-TD 
310-SD 
310-E 




"Secret 
Recorder" 

210-B 



210-BC 



Speed 
in sec. 



l 7 /8 
3'/4 

7Yi 

7'/j 
15 



IS 

7Vi 
3V 4 

l'/a 



7'/j 

l 7 /8 

l5 /u 



15 

7<2 



7Vj 
3 3 /« 



3*4 

l 7 /s 



1 7 8 



l5 /l4 
l 7 /a 
3% 

7 '-j 
7Vi 
15 



l's 



l'/s 
3V 4 



Price 



$225 
255 
275 
295 
335 



395 



355 



445 



405 



365 



345 



340 
290 
320 
340 
360 
400 



349 



369 




Ampro 
"Career" 
Model 745 

$159.50 




"Hi-Fi Two Speed" 
Model 757 $239.93 
Model 75 7T $274.45 



Ampro 

"Classic" 

Model 757A $257.50 

Model 757AT $292.00 

("T" in Model Nos. above 
designates Radio Tuner) 



Ampro "Consolette" 
Mod. 757B (Blond), Mod. 757M (Mahogany) $279.95 
Same, with radio tuner 314.45 
Matching Floor Stand $17.50 



Frequency 
Response 



100- 3,000 cps 
50- 5,000 cps 
50- 7,300 cps 
50- 7,500 cps 
50-15,000 cps 



50-15,000 cps 



50- 7,500 cps 



50-15,000 cps 



50- 7,500 cps 



50- 5,000 cps 



100- 3,000 cps 



300- 2,500 cps 
100- 3,000 cps 
50- 5,000 cps 
50- 7,500 cps 
50- 7,500 cps 
50-15,000 cps 



100- 3,000 cps 



100- 3,000 cps 
50- 5,000 cps 



60-11,000 
cycles at 

7'/2"/see. 

70-6,000 
cycles at 
3 3 /4"/sec. 



40-12,500 
cycles at 
7Vi"/sec. 

40-6,000 
cycles at 
3V 4 "/sec. 



40-12,500 
cycles at 

7' 2" sec. 

40-6,000 
cycles at 

3 3 4" sec. 



Same as 
Model 757 



Data 



Completely self-contained, battery-operated portables 
with spring motor drive. Models 610 B, C and TD are 
dual track: others, single track. Winding interval, 3 to 
15 min., depending on tape speed. Motor can be re- 
wound while operating. Indicator light signals 30 sec- 
onds before rewind. Playback through headphones or 
external amplifier. Incoming signal can be monitored 
while recording. Overall dimensions, 11" by 8" by 5 
for 610 B; 11" by 10" by 7" for all others. Weight, 
10 to 15 lb. 



Completely self-contained, battery-operated portables 
with spring motor drive. Model 610-DM is single or 
dual track: Model 610-EM, single track. Speed change, 
with automatic equalization, is by changing capstans. 
Winding interval, 3 to 6 minutes. Motor can be re- 
wound while operating. Indicator light signals 30 sec- 
onds before rewind. Playback through headphones or 
external amplifier. Incoming signal can be monitored 
while recording. Overall dimensions, 11" by 10" by 
7". Weight, 15 lb. 



Operating features of VU "Magnemite" same as above, 
except that built-in VU meter is provided to measure 
recording level, output level and "A" and "B" bat- 
teries. Calibrated volume control and high impedance 
microphone jack also included. One, three and four- 
speed models also available. 



Portable, battery-operated electric motor driven re- 
corders with single tape speed. Models 310-SD and 
310E are single track, others dual track. Net weight, 
only 8 lb. Max. reel size, 5". Rewind time, 2 min. 
Earphone monitor and playback. No erase. PM erase 
available as optional feature. Powered by 5 replaceable 
mercury batteries. Dimensions, 5>/2" x 9" x 12". 



Hidden in zipper compartment of briefcase, operates 
anywhere on dry cell batteries. Hidden microphone and 
concealed start-stop clasp switch. Dual track, single 
or 2-speed recorder operates on replaceable batteries. 
Maximum reel size 5". Rewind time, 2 min. Earphone 
playback. No erase. PM erase available as optional 
feature. Weight complete, including briefcase, 1 1% lb. 



Portable, dual-track, dual speed recorder with woofer- 
tweeter two-speaker system. Electronic eye recording 
level indicator. Rewind speed, 120" per second. Fast 
forward editing button, pause lever. Power output, 
5 watts. Telephone type input and output receptacles. 
Weight, 25 lb. 



Portable, dual-track, dual speed recorder with or with- 
out built-in radio tuner. Includes "Piano Key" con- 
trols, electronic eye recording level indicator, automatic 
selection locator, and provision for mixing and moni- 
toring live and radio-phono inputs. Flutter and wow, 
less than 0.5%. Fast forward, 72"/sec. Rewind. 
120"/sec. Signal-to-noise, 42 db. Power output, 3.2 
watts. Built-in 6" x 9" PM speaker. Input receptacles 
for microphone, radio-phono, or remote control. 
Weight, 34 lb. 



Portable dual-speed, dual track recorder designed for 
heavy-duty school and institutional use. Case is highly 
resistant to abuse and includes shock-absorbing rubber 
runners around the side panels. Also available with 
built-in radio tuner. Features and performance data 
same as above. 



Model 757 (or 757T) recorder enclosed in table-type 
console with storage space for 45 hours of tape re- 
cordings. Incorporates amplifier bypass for playback 
through external hi-fi system if desired. 






AIDW RECORD 



Sepi.-Oet., 1955 



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Manufacturer 



Model and Price 



BELL & 

HOWELL 

COMPANY 

7100McCormickRd 
Chicago 45, III. 



BELL SOUND 
SYSTEMS, Inc. 

Columbus 7, 
Ohio 



BERLANT 
ASSOCIATES 

4917 West 
Jefferson Blvd. 
Los Angeles 16, 
California 




Bell & Howell 
"MIRACLE 2000" 

Model 300-M 

(dark mahogany) 

$299.50 

Model 300- B 

(blond mahogany) 

$314.50 




Model RT-75 

Three-Speed 

Recorder 

$164.95 




Model RT-88 

Two-Speed 

Recorder 

$139.95 




Cub-Corder 

Model 2260 

(7'/2 and 3 3 /i"/se«.) 

Model 2261 

(3 3 4 and l'/e'Vsec.) 

$224.95 



"Concertone' 1 



20 20 Series 




Model TWR-2 Recorder and TWPA-10 

Amplifier-Speaker Unit, in portable cases 

$595.00 complete 




Berlant 
Series X Recorders 

Model BRX-1 
$595.00 

Model BAX-1 

(Automatic) 

$745.00 







Berlant 

Stereo-Monaural 

Recorder 

Model SBX-4 
$845.00 

Model SBAX 

(Automatic) 

$995.00 



Frequency 
Response 



50-12,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi "/see. 



30-12,000 
cycles at 

7'/2"/sec. 

30-7,500 
cycles at 

3 J /4"/sec. 

50-4,500 
cycles at 

1 7 / 8 "/sec. 



50-10,000 
cycles at 

7 '/a "/sec. 



200-6,000 
cycles at 

7 Vi "/sec. 



40-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 



40-15,000 

cycles - 4 db 

at7'/2"/sec. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Table model dual-track recorder with tape speeds of TYl" 
and 3^4" per sec. Three separate motors; for drive cap- 
stan, feed reel and take-up reel. Push button controls 
with safety interlock to prevent accidental erase. Speaker 
system consists of two 8" "woofers" on opposite sides of 
case and two electrostatic "tweeters" behind front grille. 
Each electrostatic speaker is provided with 1000 small 
apertures which act individually as miniature loud speak- 
ers. Power output, 10 watts. Input jack for microphone, 
radio or phonograph. Simple drop-in threading. 
Combination radio-phono-tape recorder units (including 
the "Miracle 2000") are also available, ranging from 
approximately $500 to $2,000. Information on request 



Portable dual-track recorder with single-lever speed selec- 
tor for 7'/2", 3%" or V/%" per second. Pushbutton record- 
ing switch with safety interlock. Fast forward and rewind. 
Neon recording level indicator. 6" x 9" oval speaker. 
Two microphone inputs and one radio-phono input. Out- 
puts for external speaker and external amplifier. Power 
output, 3.5 watts. Crystal microphone included. Weight. 
35 lb. 



Dual-track recorder with tape speeds of lYl" an< ^ '%" 
per second. Pushbutton controls for tape speed, record, 
play, fast forward, rewind and stop. Separate tone and 
volume controls. Neon recording level indicator. Three- 
motor operation. Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. 
Outputs for external loudspeaker and monitor head- 
phones. Power output, 3.5 watts. Weight, 27 lb. 



Dual-track, two-speed battery operated portable. Has 
microphone with built-in monitor playback level, minia- 
ture transmitter for playback thru radio without connec- 
tions to set, and wet cell batteries that can be recharged 
from car cigarette lighter outlet. Output for external 
amplifier. Fast forward and rewind, 37"/sec. Includes 
ceramic microphone, shoulder strap, battery charger cable, 
battery syringe, one 600-ft. reel of tape and take-up reel. 
Weight, 12% lb. 



Professional type dual-track, two-speed resorder available 
in portable cases or for custom installation. Signal-to-noise 
ratio, 55db. Total harmonic distortion, 2% at Zero V.U. 
Total flutter and wow, less than 0.1% RMS at 15"/sec. 
Rewind and fast forward, less than 60 sec. for 2500 ft. 
V.U. meter reads record level, output level, bias current. 
Monitors from tape or input. Includes 3 heads, with 
provision for 2 more. Three motor drive. A-B test fader 
and 2-channel mixer for mike and line inputs. Also avail- 
able in stereo-monaural and single-track models. Weight, 
45 lb. total. 



Professional type broadcast recorders with single-track 
erase and record heads and dual-track playback. Plays 
both single and dual-track tapes. Automatic model, sole- 
noid operated. Performance data same as for 20/20 series 
above. Timing accuracy, better than 99.8%. Three motors, 
including new improved hysteresis synchronous direct 
drive motor. Two-channel input mixer, tape motion regu- 
lator, A-B test fader and provision for five heads. Adjust- 
able bias and simplified cueing and editing. Monitors 
from tape or input. Also available in consolette and port- 
able units. 



Same as Series X above, except with four heads and two 
amplifier units for extremely versatile stereophonic and 
binaural recording. Each machine operates as 2 inde- 
pendent recorders using a common reel of tape with the 
two channels capable of being operated either separately 
or in conjunction with each other. Records and plays 
back single or dual track, monaural or binaural. Channel 
Integrator ($19.95) permits sound-on-sound recording 
with a single recorder, without erasing previously recorded 
tracks. Model SBAX unit is solenoid operated. 



WILCOX-GAY 
CORPORATION 



Charlotte, 
Michigan 



Model and Price 



Recordio "PrestOmatic" Recorders 



Model 5A 
$129.95 

Model 5M 
$149.95 

Model 5B 
$169.95 

Model 5F 
$199.95 





Recordio 

"PrestOmatic" 

Model 5U 

$269.95 



Tape-Disc Recordio 
Model 4C-10 $199.95 



Frequency 
Response 



85- 8,000 cycles 

80- 8,500 cycles 
80-10,500 cycles 
70-10,500 cycles 



65,15,000 cycles 



80-6,000 cycles 
at 3 V* "/sec. 



Data 



Portable, dual-track recorders with tape speeds of l]/l" 
and 3%" per second. Signal-to-noise ratio, 35 db mini- 
mum. Pushbutton operated with interlock to prevent ac- 
cidental erase. Two neon recording level indicators. Fast 
forward and rewind, less than 2^4" min. for 1200 ft. 
Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. Output for ex- 
ternal speaker. Crystal microphone included. 

Model 5A: 4" round speaker. Weight, 26 lb. 

Model 5M: 5" x 7" elliptical speaker. Weight, 28 lb. 

Model 5B: One 4" and one 5" x 7" speaker. Visual tape 
index. Weight, 28 lb. 

Model 5F: Two 5" x 7" speakers. Visual tape index. 
Weight, 35 lb. 



Portable dual-track recorder with tape speeds of 1Yl 
and 3%" per second. Signal-to-noise, 3 5 db minimum. 
Wow and flutter 0.20% at 1Yl P er second. Machine 
features same as for Model 5F above. Includes two 5" x 
7" woofers and two electrostatic tweeters, three extension 
speaker jacks, remote stop-start control and crystal micro- 
phone with switch. Playback switch permits using mike 
while playing or recording or when using set as phono 
amplifier. Weight, 45 lb. 



Portable combination tape and disc recording and repro- 
ducing unit with iy 4 " tape speed and 78 rpm disc speed. 
Records tape, discs, tape to disc or disc to tape. Weight, 
30 lb. 



All specifications and performance data on tape recorders listed in this directory are based on information supplied by the manufacturer. Performance 
data are generally based on average values and individual machines sometimes vary widely from published figures, depending on the amount of quality 
control exercised in manufacture. 

Prices subject to change without notice. Consult manufacturer or local dealer for exact price, as some prices are list and others net. 




TAPE RECORDING ACCESSORIES 

AUDIO SELF-TIMING LEADER TAPE 

A strong, durable leader tape of white plastic 
material — easily written on with ink or pencil. 
Spaced markings permit accurate timing of 
leader intervals. 
100 ft., W wide, individually boxed. 

Type No. 3L List Price, 



$0.60 




PERMACEL 91 
SPLICING TAPE 



Especially formulated for splicing mag- 
netic recording tape. Adhesive will not 
squeeze out, dry up or become brittle. 




ADHESIVE REEL LABELS 

Provide positive identification of your tapes, 
right on the reel. Simply press to apply, pull off 
to remove. Envelope of 30 2" x W labels. 

Type No. 30 AL list Price, $0.25 



Size 


Type 


List 




No. 


Price 


1 Roll, W x 100", with metal 


50 ST 


$0.29 


utility dispenser 






1 Roll, W x 66 ft. 


56 ST 


0.76 


1 Roll, V x 66 ft. 


75 ST 


1.01 




AUDIO HEAD DEMAGNETIZER 

Completely removes all permanent magnetism 
from recording and reproducing heads in a 
matter of seconds. Operates on 110 volts, 60 
cycles. Individually boxed, with 7 ft. cord and 
plug- 
Type No. 400 List Price, $12.00 




AUDIO HEAD ALIGNING TAPE 

Pre-recorded at 2,000, 10,000 and 15,000 cps. at 
15" per second, with precisely correct head azimuth 
alignment. Provides a convenient and highly accu- 
rate reference for aligning magnetic recording 
head. Three hundred ft. on 5" reel, individually 
boxed, with instructions. 

Type No. 200 List Price, $12.00 



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AUDIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct., 1955 



Manufacturer 



J. c. 

WARREN 
CORPORATION 

21 Hanse Ave., 

Freeport 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 



WEBSTER- 
CHICAGO 
CORPORATION 

5610 

Bloomingdale Ave., 
Chicago 39, 
III. 



WEBSTER 
ELECTRIC 
CO. 



Racine, 
Wisconsin 




Warren 
Battery 
Portable 
$298.00 



Speed 



l5 /l<, ips 
1 Vs ips 
3 3 4 ips 
7Vi ips 




Webcor 
Fantasy 

Portable 

Model 2614 

$149.95 

Table Model 

2615 

$159.95 

(Prices $3 

higher on 

West Coast) 




Webcor 
Royal 

Model 

2611 

$219.95 



($5 higher on West Coast) 



Frequency 
Response 



to 2,500 cycles 
to 4,000 cycles 
to 6,000 cycles 
to 12,000 cycles 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Portable dual-track tape recorder with completely self- 
contained, battery powered tape transport, amplifier and 
speaker for playback. Wet cell battery life up to five 
hours, depending on tape speed. Has self-contained bat- 
tery recharger. May be operated on AC. Rewind speed 
10 to 1. Max. reel size, 5". May be operated with door 
closed. Monitors while recording. Input for microphone 
and headphone monitoring jack. Crystal microphone in- 
cluded. Accessories: Snap-on legs ($10.00), Canvas carry- 
ing case ($7.50) and shoulder strap ($5.00). Weight: 
22 pounds. Sizes: 6" x 10" x 15". 



to 7,000 cycles 
at3 3 /4"/sec. 

70-10,000 cycles 
at 7 Vi "/sec. 



to 7,000 cycles 
at 3 J V sec. 

to 10,000 cycles 
at7'i" sec. 



Webcor Royal Coronet 

Model 2612 $249.95 

($5 higher on West Coast) 




Ekotape 

Model 

240 

$189.50 



Model 

230 
$219.50 




Ekotape 

Model 

220 

$239.50 



Ekotape Model 222 (limed oak) 

Ekotape Model 224 (mahogany) 

$259.50 



50-7,000 cycles 
at 7 Vi ".'sec. 

50-4,000 cycles 
at 3% "/sec. 



50-8,000 cycles 

at 7'/j"/sec. 

50-5,000 cycles 
at3 J /i"/see. 



50-10,000 cycles 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

50-5,000 cycles 
at 3 3 /4"/sec. 



Dual-track, dual speed recorders in either portable or 
table models. Simplified pushbutton operation. Monitor 
control permits listening while recording. Editing switch, 
separate volume and tone controls, fast forward and re- 
wind. Two automatic volume recording indicators. Inputs 
for microphone and radio-phono. Microphone included. 
Output for external amplifier or speaker. Max. reel size, 
7". Portable model available in black or tan. Table model 
in walnut, mahogany, blonde or beige Plextone. 



Portable, dual-track recorder with lYl" and 334" tape 
speeds. Two magnetic recording heads — two 4-pole motors 
— one knob control for record, playback and fast rewind 
— new tape counter. Electronic eye recording level indi- 
cator. Includes built-in 6" speaker and crystal microphone. 
Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. Output for ex- 
ternal speaker. Available in black or tan case. 



Similar to above, but in larger case with three speakers 
for balanced sound dispersion. Two magnetic recording 
heads (as on Model 2611) permit recording in two direc- 
tions of tape travel without reel turnover. 



Portable dual-track recorders with TYl" ar >d 334" tape 
speeds. Fast forward, 15 times tape speed. Fast rewind, 
112"/sec. Central control selects tape direction, fast for- 
ward, standard forward, rewind and stop. Auxiliary con- 
trols for tape speed, play-record, volume, tone control. 
Can monitor thru speaker while recording. Neon record- 
ing level indicator. Inputs for microphone and radio- 
phono. Output for external speaker. Crystal mike in- 
cluded. Model 230 includes socket for plug in of remote 
start-stop controls, and has 5" x 7" PM speaker. Model 
240 has 5" round PM speaker. 



Portable, dual-track recorder with 1Yl" and 334" tape 
speeds. Fast forward, 1 5 times tape speed. Rewind, 
112"/sec. Central and auxiliary controls same as above. 
Includes socket in front of case for manual control (fur- 
nished) or for remote stop and start controls. Includes 
5" x 7" oval PM woofer and 3" round tweeter. Program 
selection finder geared for maximum of 1800 ft. tape 
capacity on 7" reel. Other features same as for models 
described above. 



Similar to Model 220, except in limed oak or mahogany 
table cabinet with larger (6" x 9") oval PM woofer and 
3" round tweeter. 



BROADCAST 
EQUIPMENT 
SPECIALTIES 
CORP. 

P.O. Box 149 
Beacon, N. Y. 



COLUMBIA 
RECORDS, Inc. 

799 Seventh 
Avenue, 
New York 19, 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 




Tapak 

(tape-pack) 

"Newscaster" 

Standard Model 

$329.25 



Custom Model 
$344.25 



Frequency 
Response 



100-6,000 
cycles 



Tapak (tape-pack) "Narrator" 

$359.25 




Minigraph 

Battery Operated 

Pocket Size 

Unit 

$289.50 

(Available 
Dec. 1955) 




50-9,000 
cycles 



Columbia 

Model 461 

$99.95 



CRESCENT 

INDUSTRIES, 

INC. 

5900 W. Touhy Ave. 

Chicago 31, 

III. 




Columbia 

Model 462 

$149.95 




Model 
TR670 
$99.95 



Model 
TR672 
$119.95 



100-6,000 
cycles 



1 00-4,000 
cycles 



Data 



Completely self-contained, walkie-type tape recorder with 
spring-powered transport mechanism and dry battery am- 
plifier. Standard speed, lYl" per second, convertible to 
3J4" P er sec - if desired. Adjustable to center or side track. 
Records, erases, monitors and plays back through head- 
phone, external amplifier or phone input of radio. Fast 
rewind. Recording characteristics match studio equipment. 
Standard model has 37 db dynamic range. Custom model 
with transistor oscillator, has 55 db range. Fitted cover 
holds mike, phone, flashlight: price includes all acces- 
sories. 



Same as "Newscaster" in appearance and functions, but 
includes built-in 4" x 6" speaker and increased amplifica- 
tion for reproduction of self-recorded or pre-recorded 
tapes to room-size audiences. Standard speed, 1Yl" per 
second, convertible to 354" per sec. if desired. Records 
or plays up to 50 minutes on one-mil base tape. 



50-9,000 
cycles at 

7Vi"/sec. 



50-10,000 
cycles at 

7Vi"/sec. 



Pocket-size, subminiature tape recorder. Records dual 
track 1 hour total at 334" per second or 2 hours at 17/g" 
per second. Records, erases, monitors and plays back 
through earphone or external amplifier. Interlocks prevent 
accidental erase or "double exposure". Special 4" reels 
transferable to any recorder. DC motor operated from 
1 5-hour mercury batteries. Dynamic range, 37 db. Wrist- 
watch mike available as optional accessory. 



Portable, dual-track recorder with lYl" per second tape 
speed. Signal-to-noise ratio, 35 to 40 db. Fast forward 
and rewind, 1200 ft. in 105 seconds. Automatic erase 
when recording. Single master control and neon recording 
level indicator. Includes 5" PM speaker, with jack for 
auxiliary speaker. Can be used as PA system with or 
without auxiliary speaker. Wooden cabinet with leather- 
toned plastic covering. Complete with ceramic micro- 
phone. Weight, 18J4 lb. 



80-8,500 
cycles at 
7'/i"/sec. 




Model 

TR 673 

$149.95 



50-10,000 
cycles at 

7Vi"/see. 

70-6,000 
cycles at 

3 3 /i"/sec. 



Portable dual-track two speed recorder with lYl" and 
3 %" per second tape speeds. Signal-to-noise ratio, 3 5 to 
40 db. Fast forward and rewind, 1200 ft. in 105 seconds. 
Automatic erase when recording. VU meter for accurate 
recording level indication. Includes two 5" by 7" oval 
PM speakers and jack for auxiliary speaker. Can be used 
as PA system with or without auxiliary speaker. Single 
master control switch. Wooden cabinet with leather-toned 
plastic covering. Complete with ceramic microphone. 
Weight, 231/2 lb. 



Portable dual-track recorder with 7'/2"/sec. tape speed. 
Fast forward and rewind, 1200 ft. in 90 seconds. 3-watt 
amplifier and built-in speaker. Output for external ampli- 
fier. Microphone included. Weight, 20 lb. 



Portable dual-track recorder with lYl" and 334" per 
second tape speeds. Wow and flutter, less than l/ 2 of 1%. 
Inputs for mike and radio-phono. Output for external 
amplifier. Microphone included. Weight, 22 lb. 



Portable dual-track, dual speed recorder with two 6" 
built-in speakers. Wow and flutter, less than Yl of \%. 
Fast forward and rewind, 1 200 ft. in 80 seconds. Electronic 
eye recording level indicator. 3-watt amplifier. Inputs for 
mike and radio-phono. Outputs for external speaker plus 
high impedance for external amplifier. Includes ceramic 
microphone. Weight, 23 lb. 



AUDIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct., 1955 



Manufacturer 



DAYSTROM 

ELECTRIC 

CORP. 

753 Main St. 
Poughkeepsie, 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 




Crestwood 

Model 304 
Portable 
$229.50 



Model 310 

in Walnut 

Console 

$339.50 




Crestwood 

"Hi-Fi" 404 

Recorder & Preamp. 

$229.50 

Amplifier & Spkr. 

$100.00 

Recorder, Amplifier 

& Spkr. in Walnut 

Console $429.50 



DeJUR 
AMSCO 
CORP. 

45th & Northern 
Blvd., 

Long Island 
City, N. Y. 



DuKANE 
CORPORATION 

St. Charles, 
III. 



EDUCATIONAL 

LABORATORIES 

INC. 

1823 Jefferson 
Place, N. W. 
Washington 6, 
D. C. 




Crestwood 

"Concerto" 
Model 360 

$299.50 




De Jur 

Model 
TK820 

$379.50 



DuKane "Tru-Fidelity" Recorder 

Model UA200 
$395.00 




DuKane 

"Automatic" 

Model UA240 

$469.50 




Educorder Dual 

Model M-6 

$239.00 



Frequency 
Response 



50-10,000 
cycles at 

7'/2"/sec. 



30-15,000 
cycles at 

7'/j"/see. 



50-10,000 

cycles at 

7 Vi "/sec. 



40-16,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 7Vi" sec. 

50-10,000 

cycles 2 db 

at 3 3 /4"/sec. 



50-10,000 

cycles (±lVi db) 

at7'/j"/see. 

50-7,500 

cycles (±l'/j db) 

at 3% "/sec. 



70-7,500 
cycles at 

7 Vi "/$ec. 

70-5,000 
cycles at 
3 J /4"/see. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Portable dual-track recorder with 7'/2" and 3J4" ta P e 
speeds. Takes up to 7" reels. Fast forward and rewind, 
20:1 ratio. Power output, 10 watts. Distortion, not over 
3% at 5 watts output. Wow and flutter, not over 0.3% 
at 7J/2"/sec. Inputs for microphone, radio-phono. Out- 
puts for external speaker and headphone monitor. Touch 
controls for microphone or radio, record or play, bass 
response, treble response. Push-pull speed change control. 
Two-neon-lamp volume indicator. Microphone included. 
Weight, 31 lb. 



Portable dual-track recorder with 7W" and 3J4" ta P c 
speeds. Takes up to 7" reels. Fast forward and rewind, 
20:1 ratio. Power output, 10 watts. Distortion, less than 
2%. Wow and flutter, not over 0.3% at 7J/2"/sec. Pro- 
vision for head alignment. Inputs for microphone, radio- 
phono. Outputs for monitor and power amplifier. Elec- 
tronic eye recording level indicator. Jack for VU meter. 
Weight, 28 lb. 

Model 402 power amplifier with 10-watt output and 8" 
speaker weighs 17'/2 lb. Jack provided for external 
speaker. 



Model 304 recorder unit mounted in mahogany or limed 
oak table consolette, containing two speakers properly 
baffled for full range music reproduction. Also available 
with legs for use as an arm chair height console. 



Portable dual-track recorder with hysteresis synchronous, 
dual speed reversible motor and push-button track re- 
versal. All functions electronically controlled by piano 
key switchboard relay operation. Four separate erase and 
record-playback heads. Illuminated program selector. Elec- 
tronic eye recording level indicator. Signal-to-noise, 55 db. 
Flutter and wow, 0.1% at 7'/2"/sec. Harmonic distor- 
tion, 0.8% at full rated output. Power output, 6 watts 
undistorted. Rewind time, 90 sec. for 1200 ft. either direc- 
tion. Inputs: 2 high impedance, 1 low impedance. Out- 
puts: 1 high impedance, 1 low impedance. Three PM 
speakers and 2 electrostatic tweeters. Includes cardioid 
dynamic mike. 



Portable, dual-track, dual-speed recorder with IVi watt 
power output. Signal-to-noise ratio, 50 db on playback, 
distortion less than 5% at full output. Rewind time, 80 
seconds for 7" reel. Fast forward, 100 seconds for 7" reel. 
Output for auxiliary speaker, monitor headphone and for 
feeding to input of another recorder for direct tape copy- 
ing. Inputs for microphone, phonograph, radio. Electronic 
eye recording level indicator, automatic footage counter 
and exclusive Room Balance Control. Weight, 39 lb. 



Same as Model 11A75 above, but designed for fully 
automatic sound slidefilm projection in conjunction with 
DuKane push-button filmstrip projector. A 40 cycle signal 
recorded on the tape changes pictures automatically with- 
out any audible cues. 



A complete portable, two-channel two-speed tape re- 
corder. Each channel has its own amplifier and separate 
record-reproduce and erase heads. Can be used for 
binaural recording or playback, or for recording on one 
channel while listening to the other, permitting two-part 
recordings, duets, comparison drills, etc. Meter recording 
indicator, tape-film synchronizer (optional) and many 
other features. 



TELECTRO- 

SONIC 

CORPORATION 



35-18 37th St. 
Long Island City 1, 
N.Y. 



THREE 

DIMENSION 
COMPANY 



Division of 
Bell & Howell 
3512 N. Kostner 
Ave., 

Chicago 41, 
III. 



VIKING OF 
MINNEAPOLIS 

3520 E. 43rd St. 

Minneapolis 6, 
Minn. 



V-M 
CORPORATION 

Benton Harbor, 
Michigan 



Model and Price 





Telectro- 

tape 
Custom 

220 

$99.50 

(without case) 




xSJ 



Telectro-tape Professional 1000 
Two-Unit Portable 
(Price on request) 




TDC 

Stereotone' 
Portable 

$229.50 



Viking 
Full Fidelity 

75 
Tape Deck 



FF75 Monaural Playback Unit $59.95 

FF75B Binaural Playback Unit $69.95 
FF75R Monaural Record-Playback 

Unit $67.45 





tape-o-matic" 

Model 700 

$179.95 



Frequency 
Response 



flat to 

about 

6500 

cycles at 

3 3 /«"/sec. 



50-12,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at7Vi"/see. 



30-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

30-15,000 

cycles ( - -4 db 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

30-10,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

at 7'/2"/sec. 



50-10,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 



50-8,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 3 J/4 "/sec. 



40-14,000 
cycles at 

7'/2"/sec. 

(depending 

on amplifier) 



70-15,000 

cycles (±5 db) 

at 7Vi"/sec. 



Data 



Light-weight, dual-track recorder with 3%" tape speed. 
Handles up to 5" reels, providing up to 1 hour recording 
time. Wow and flutter, approximately 0.5%. High im- 
pedance microphone input may also be used for radio 
input. Extremely simple threading and operation. Neon 
bulb recording level indicator. Weight, 16 lb. Includes 
crystal microphone with stand. Built-in speaker. 



Basic dual speed recorder (7'/2" and 324"/sec.) unit 
with recording amplifier, playback pre-amp and erase 
oscillator for custom, table or portable mounting. Signal- 
to-noise, 45 db. Distortion, less than 2%. Flutter and 
wow, less than 0.3% RMS. Max. reel size. 7". Electronic 
eye recording level indicator. Inputs for microphone and 
radio-phono. Also available: Custom 220P monaural tape 
player ($49.50) and Custom 220BMP binaural and 
monaural tape player. ($61.50). Tape player prices cover 
mechanism only. 



Professional type two-unit, dual-track portable with 15" 
and 71/2" tape speeds. Signal-to-noise, over 55 db at both 
speeds. Distortion, less than 2% RMS. Flutter and wow, 
less than 0.2% at 15"/sec. Starting time, less than 0.1 
second. Stopping distance, less than 2" at 15"/sec. Play- 
back timing accuracy, better than 0.2%. Max. reel size, 
lOJ/i". Pushbutton controls, A-B monitor switch, input 
selector switch, VU meter switch for playback level, record 
level, bias and erase current. Output, 600 ohms balanced. 
Remote control available. 



Portable, two-speed dual-track recorder. Vertical design 
with 10-inch extended range speaker. Three separate 
motors with electro-magnetic braking and interlocking 
push-button control. Distortion less than 3% at half out- 
put. Signal to noise ratio better than 36 db. Wow and 
flutter below 0.2% at lYi'/sec. 7-tube amplifier with 
push-pull output delivers over 8 watts audio. Fast forward 
and rewind, 1200 feet in 40 seconds. Program indicator 
for permanent pin-point referencing. Two output jack 
for connecting either external amplifier or extension 
speaker. Prices include controlled reluctance microphone, 
power cord, radio-phono patch cord, and spare 7" reel. 
Neon indicators for volume and bass-treble controls. Two 
position speaker. Can be used as public address. Record 
safety lock. Controls: stop, forward, rewind, play, speaker, 
record. 



Tape Playback and Record-Playback units for custom 
installation in hi-fi systems. Tape speed, 7|/7"/sec., with 
belt change for 3?4"/sec. Signal-to-noise. 45 db or more. 
Flutter, 0.2% or less. Maximum reel size, 7". Total har- 
monic distortion, less than 1.0% with NARTB com- 
pensated preamplifier and NARTB recorded tape. Also 
available with tapelifter and pressure pad. Weight, basic 
unit, 9 lb. 

Viking matched PB60 playback preamplifier — $24.50. 

Viking matched RP61 record-playback amplifier also 
available — $74.50. 

Portable carrying case for FF75R and RP61— $19.95. 



Portable two-speed, dual-track recorder with push-button 
controls and two speakers — one "woofer" and one 
"tweeter". Flutter and wow, less than 0.5% Concealed 
60-cycle hum control and bass boost. Includes tape index 
timer, record-ready light, "distort" light, tape-speed but- 
ton, treble and bass control, monitor switch, "pause" 
button for silent momentary stops, safety interlock to pre- 
vent accidental erase. Inputs for microphone, radio-phono 
jack, radio '"patch cord", and magnetic phono jack. Out- 
put jacks for external speaker and external plus internal 
speakers. 



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41DIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct.. 1955 



Manufacturer 



THE 

STANCH- 
HOFFMAN 
CORP. 



921 North 
Highland Ave., 
Hollywood 38, 
Cal. 



TAPE 

RECORDERS, 
INC. 



1501 W. Congress 
Street, 
Chicago 7, III. 



Model and Price 



Model R-5 $1,575.00 





Model S6 

Synchronous 

Magnetic 

Film 
Recorder 

$1,500.00 



Frequency 
Response 



50-15,000 

cycles (±1 db) 

at 15'Vsee. 



45-10,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

16mm and 
17.5mm film 




Model CRM-15 

Multi-Channel 

Communications 

Recorder 



(Prices on Request) 




TRI-FY 
"Dixie-Land' 



Model 110 



$129.95 




TRI-FY 

''Continental' 
Model 220 

$189.95 




200-7,500 
cycles (±3 db) 

at 7'/i"/sec. 

200-3,500 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 3Vi" see. 



50-7,500 
cycles at 
7 '/i "sec. 

70-4,500 
cycles at 
3 3 4" sec. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Portable, professional-type, single-track recorder with tape 
speeds of 7J/ 2 and 15" (or 3J4 and IVl") per sec. Signal- 
to-noise ratio, over 60 db. Separate record and playback 
heads and amplifiers with independent monitor amplifier 
and speaker. 



Synchronous magnetic film equipment for motion picture 
and TV sound recording. Designed for 24 volt battery 
operation, 110 volt single phase or 220 volt 3 phase. The 
equipment is very lightweight and housed in small light- 
weight cases for easy portability. 

Signal-to-noise : at least 5 5 db. 

Maximum harmonic distortion: 1.5% from full level. 

Film capacity: 1000 feet. 



50-8,500 
cycles at 
7'2"/sec. 

50-5,000 
cycles at 
3 3 'i"/see. 



TRI-FY 




"Carousel" 


50-12,000 


tape 


cycles at 


player 


7'/2"/see. 


and 
recorder 


50-6,000 
cycles at 


Model 330 


3 3 /4"/sec. 


$239.95 





Provides up to 15 simultaneous recording channels on 
0.7" wide tape. Recording time, up to 4'/2 hours for 
5,000 foot reel. Two units, with automatic sequence con- 
trol permit continuous, 24-hour recording. Signal-to- noise, 
at least 40 db. Distortion, not more than 5% total har- 
monic at "0" input level. Negligible crosstalk between 
channels. Push-button control. Fast forward and rewind. 
Automatic stop. 



Portable, dual-track, two-speed tape recorder with re- 
placeable plug-in type record-playback head. Signal-to- 
noise ratio, over 40 db. Flutter and wow, less than 0.5%. 
Fast forward and rewind, 1 5 to 1 ratio. Tape Guide 
slotting for perfect tape alignment. Inputs for microphone 
and radio-phono. Output for external speaker and moni- 
tor headphones. Includes 5" speaker and microphone. 
Foot control optional. Weight, 24 lb. 



Portable dual track, dual speed recorder with built-in 
6-tube AM radio. Mixer circuit permits simultaneous 
recording from microphone and radio Signal-to-noise, 
over 45 db. Flutter and wow, less than 0.5%. Fast for- 
ward and rewind, 1 5 to 1 ratio. Neon bulb recording level 
indicator. Plug-in record-reproduce head assembly with 
tape guide slotting. Inputs for mike and external radio- 
phono. Outputs for external speaker and headphones. 
Weight, 29 lb. 



Compact dual-track recorder with infinitely variable tape 
speeds from 3" to 8" per second. Reverses track auto- 
matically at end of reel. Provides up to 8 hours non- 
repeat programming on IOI/2" reel without adapter. 
Flutter and wow, less than 0.3%. Fast forward and 
rewind. Neon bulb recording level indicator. Inputs for 
high or low impedance mike and radio-phono. Outputs 
for external speaker, hi-fi amplifier, VU meter and monitor 
headphones. Weight. 21 lb. 



EDUCATIONAL 

LABORATORIES 

INC. 

1823 Jefferson 
Place, N. W. 
Washington 6, 
D. C. 



Model and Price 




Educorder 

Dual 

Model 

M-7 

$295.00 



Educorder Dual 
Model M-8 



S389.00 



ELECTRONIC 

TEACHING 

LABORATORIES 

1818 M Street 
Northwest, 

Washington 6, 
D.C. 



ELECTRO- 
SONIC 
SPECIALTIES 

7230 Clinton Rd. 
Upper Darby, Pa. 




Electro-Dual 
Binaural 
Portable 

Model E-2 

$495.00 




Audio-Visual 

Electro-Dual 

Binaural 

Portable 

Model E-2AV 
$630.00 



Electro-Dual Binaural Language 

Laboratory Console, Model E-2CL 

$575.00 



Frequency 
Response 



70-8,000 
cycles at 
7 Vi "/ sec. 

70-5,000 
cycles at 
3'/4"/sec. 



50-12,00 cycles 
at 7 } 2" sec. 

50-7,500 cycles 
at3 3 4" sec. 



40-8,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at3 3 ,4"/sec. 



40-8,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

ut3'/4"/sec. 



Data 



A higher power output model (nearly 5 watts per channel), 
the M-7 features a well-known pushbutton tape mecha- 
nism, improved frequency response and extremely com- 
pact design, in addition to all the above interesting opera- 
tional possibilities of a complete two channel rape recorder 
with independent control of each channel. Matching 
speaker case available (two 12" speakers, for binaural or 
combined playback). 



A professional quality model with performance on each 
channel close to NARTB standards and over 5 watts 
audio power per channel. Three motor tape drive, positive 
drag and braking, no pressure pads. VU meter. 



Portable dual parallel track recorder with two separate 
recording and reproducing channels. Modified binaural 
circuit permits recording on one channel while listening 
to pre-recorded teaching material on parallel channel. 
Outputs for binaural or standard headphones. Safety fea- 
ture prevents erasure of pre-recorded tapes. Safety inter- 
lock coupled to drive when either amplifier is in Record 
position. Includes provision for head azimuth alignment. 
Separate recording level meters for each channel. Size, 
23" x 11" x 6". Weight, 29 lb. 




Memocorder 
$365.00 




Memotape 
$405.00 




Memograf 
$700.00 



Fidelivox Continuous Tape 

Reproducer for Background Music 

$665.00 



(as above) 



100-6,000 
cycles at 
3 3 /4"/sec. 



100-6,000 
cycles at 

3 3 j" sec. 



100-6,000 
cycles at 
3 3 /4"/see. 



40-15,000 cycles 
at 7' 2" sec. 

40-7,500 cycles 
at 3 3 4" sec. 



Consists of standard Electro-Dual E-2 with Electro- 
Synchronizer to match, automatic film strip projector and 
associated connectors. Designed to play back sound track 
and automatically advance film strip or (alternatively) 
slide projection. Electro-Synchronizer has 4 watt auxiliary 
power amplifier. Model G Electro-Synchronizer can be 
used for same purpose with any other recorder without 
synchronized signal being necessary. 



Model E-2 recorder in collapsible portable booth-type 
console wired for external audio and power supply. Elimi- 
nates under-floor wiring. Any console may serve as master 
signal source. 



The MEMO line is intended for the clinical psychiatrist 
and psychologist, for voice recording and reproduction. 

Portable unit for out-of-office interviews. Maximum sim- 
plicity of threading and operation. Record amplifier in- 
cludes automatic volume compressor. Unnecessary for 
operator to set or adjust volume level. Single track record- 
ing with cueing channel for other track. Remote push- 
button control for cueing. Maximum reel size. 7". 



Heavy duty professional recorder designed for rack 
mounting. Same basic simplicity of threading and opera- 
tion as portable Memocorder above. Includes remote start- 
ing, stopping and cueing controlled from consultation 
room. Automatic gain control — good recordings at any 
speech level. Separate head for monitoring from tape 
while recording. Low impedance input for long micro- 
phone lines. Maximum reel size, 7". 



Professional transcription machine designed as companion 
unit to Memotape. One Memograf can serve 6 to 10 
Memotapes. Fast shuttle speed and Auto-Que light enable 
typist to spot and transcribe notes quickly. Pedal control 
leaves both hands free for typing. All control switches 
on machine clearly marked as to function. Heads always 
accessible for cleaning without removal of covers. Ample 
storage space in console compartments. 



Rack mounted playback unit accommodating up to 14" 
reels. Signal-to-noise, over 50 db. Three-motor drive. 
Simple to thread and use. Automatic reversal and shut-off. 
Data on request. 



41 DIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct., 1955 



13 



Manufacturer 



EMC 

RECORDINGS 

CORP. 

806 E. 7th St. 

St. Paul 6, 
Minn. 



FAIRCHILD 
RECORDING 
EQUIPMENT 
CORP. 

154th St. and 
7th Ave. 
Whitestone 57, 
N. Y. 



FEDERAL 
MANUFAC- 
TURING AND 
ENGINEERING 
CORP. 

199-217 

Steuben St. 
Brooklyn 5, 
N. Y. 



INTERNA- 
TIONAL 
RADIO AND 
ELECTRONICS 
CORPORATION 

South 17th St. 

& Mishawaka Rd. 

Elkhart, 

Ind. 



Model and Price 




EMC Tape 
Players 

Model 375 
$79.95 



Model 750 
$79.95 




Console 

Model 

Unit 126 

$2,750.00 



Console 

Model 

"PIC-SYNC" 

$4,000.00 



Control Track Generator 
Model 41 $125.00 




FME 
Model 37-C 

$139.95 




FME 
Model 47-A 

$159.50 



FME Tape Teck (47A in unfinished case) 
$149.50 




Crown 
Deluxe 
$379.50 



Crown 

Broadcaster 

$399.50 



"CROWN" 

Professional 

Series 



Crown 
Imperial 
$425.00 




i- « c*?e 



"CROWN" 

LP 
Recorder 

$449.50 



Frequency 
Response 



100-6,000 
cycles at 
3 3 4" sec. 



80-12,000 
cycles at 
7'j" sec. 



50-15,000 

cycles (±1 db) 

at 15"/see. 



50-15,000 

cycles (±1 db) 

at 15"/sec. 



50-12,000 
cycles at 
7' i" sec. 



50-7,000 
cycles at 

3%'Vsac 



30-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

40-12,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi "/sec. 

40-8,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 3 'V /sec. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Table-model tape playback units with either 71/2" or 3J4" 
per second tape speed. No provision for recording. No 
danger of accidental erase. Signal-to-noise; 3 5 db for 
Model 375, 38 db for Model 750. Distortion at peak 
output, less than J%. Dual track heads play back single 
or dual track tapes. Output, 4.5 watts. Built-in 5" PM 
speaker, with jack for external speaker. Model 750 also 
includes a high-impedance output. Weight, 15 lb. 



Professional type, single-track recorder with 1 5" 
71/ " 



tape 



distortion -64 db (ref. 2Yl% dist.). Adjustable bias. 
Speed tolerance, 0.1%. Built-in VU meter and circuit 
checking. Unit-type, plug-in chassis. Automatic stop — 
instant braking and reversal. Full protection against acci- 
dental erase. 



Same as model 126 with the addition of lip synchronous 
operation. Used with motion picture camera and film pro- 
jector, synchronous sound tracks are made and played 
back on Y4" tape, with no interconnecting equipment. 
Automatic Framing, which assures correct cueing of tape 
and film, available at additional cost. Other applications 
include Facsimile recording, multi-track, and telemeter- 
ing, with frequency response to 100 KC. 



Portable light weight unit for "On Location" picture 
synchronous sound track recording on 1/4" tape. Used 
with any portable tape recorder with 1 5"/sec. tape speed 
and frequency response good to 14 KC, a control track 
is simultaneously applied which later becomes the tape 
speed control when played back on Pic-Sync recorder. 



Portable dual-track, dual speed recorder operating at 
7'/2" and 3^4" per second. Signal-to-noise, 43 db. Flutter, 
less than 0.5%. Fast forward and rewind, 20-to-l ratio. 
Safety lock prevents accidental erase. Instand stop lever 
for editing. Neon recording level indicator. Power output, 
3 watts. 5" x 7" elliptical PM speaker. Input jack for 
microphone or radio-phono. Output jack for external 
speaker. Ceramic mike included. Weight, 27 lb. 



Portable dual-track, dual speed recorder. Embodies all 
features of the Model 37-C above, plus a drum-type, 
automatic reversible counter, monitor and hi-fi jack for 
monitoring with earphones while recording or for playing 
back through an external hi-fi amplifier. Also has improved 
fast-forward lever for one-hand operation. Includes ce- 
ramic mike and patch cord with built-in resistance network 
to match recorder. Weight, 27 lb. 

Unfinished Tape Deck is for installation in hi-fi setup. 



Portable, 3-motor, 3-speed recorder-reproducer units 
operating at 15". lYl" an d 3%" per second. Signal-to- 
noise, 54 db at 15"/sec: 52 db at 7'/i"/sec; and 44 db 
at 3%"/sec. Flutter and wow, less than 0.12% at 15"/sec. 
Fast forward and rewind. 3 5 sec. for 1200-ft. reel. Include 
1 phono and 2 microphone inputs; output jacks for 16. 
8 y 4 ohms, 2 high-level mix input channels; 8" 9 watt 
speaker. Provides full P. A. facility even while recording 
Amplifier output, 3 5 watts peak at less than 4% distortion: 
15 watts at 1%; 8 watts at 0.5%. Choice of full or half- 
track heads (interchangeable, plug-in type). 
Deluxe model has electronic eye. Broadcaster model hat 
VU meter. Imperial model has VU meter and will handle 
10!/ 2 " reels. 



Same features as Crown Imperial, but designed to accom- 
modate standard 14", 5000 ft. reels. At 3^4 " per second, 
that gives a total, non-stop recording or playback time of 
4 hours and 26 minutes — almost 9 hours dual-track. 
Speed reducer (available for all Crown models) gives an 
additional tape speed of 1%" per second. 



RANGERTONE 
INC. 

73 Winthrop St., 
Newark 4, 
N. J. 



REVERE 

CAMERA 

COMPANY 

230 East 21st St. 
Chicago 16, 
III. 



Model and Price 




"Rangerette" 
Portable Model A-2 



$1,500.00 
complete 




Console 
Model 
R-5C 

with synchronizer 

(Price on Request) 




Model T-700D 
$212.50 

Model TR-800D 

(with radio) 

$265.00 



Model T-700 

$225.00 

Model TR-800 

(with radio) 

$277.50 



Model T-10 

$235.00 

Model TR-20 

(with radio) 

$287.50 



Model T-700 B&M $235.00 

Model TR-800 B&M (with radio) $287.50 

Model T-10 B&M $245.00 

Model TR-20 B&M (with radio) $297.50 




Model T-UOO 
$159.50 

Model TR-1200 

(with radio) 

$209.50 



Model T-900 
$199.50 

Model TR-1000 

(with radio) 

$249.50 




Model T-100 
$169.50 

Model TR-200 

(with radio) 

$224.50 



Model T-500 

$179.50 

Model TR-600 

(with radio) 

$234.50 




Model T-l 1 
$264.50 



Frequency 
Response 



45-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

50-8,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at7Vi"/se«. 



45-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15" sec. 

50-8,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at7'/2"/sec. 



40-14,500 

cycles (±3db) 

at 7' 2" sec. 

40-7,500 

cycles - 3 db 

at 3 3 -4" sec. 



80-8,000 

cycles 3 db 

at 3 3 4" sec. 



60-15,000 

cycles 3 db 

at 7 1 2" sec. 



as above 



85-7,000 

cycles 1 - 3 db. 

at 3 3 4" sec. 

75-12,000 

cycles 3 db 

at 7' 2" sec. 



85-7,500 

cycles - 3 db 

at 3 3 4" sec. 



85-7,500 

cycles - 3 db 

at3 3 4" sec. 



100-5,000 

cycles (±3db) 

at 1 7 /a" sec. 



40-16,000 

cycles (±3db) 

at 7' 2" sec. 



Data 



FOR SYNCHRONOUS SOUND RECORDING 

Professional-type, single-track, dual-speed recorders, with 
choice of 3%", 7Yl"> 15" or 30" per second tape speeds 
Up to 2 hours recording at IY2" P er sec - on 14' reel 
Distortion, less than 2% total harmonic. Maximum signal- 
to-tape noise, 55 db. Double-puck, tight-loop tape drive 
Peak-to-peak flutter, less than 0.1% at 15"/sec. Rewind 
speed controllable continuously from to 250"/sec. in 
both forward and rewind. Meets all N.A.B. adopted 
standards. Complete monitoring and mixing facilities. 
VU meter, signal indicator and footage counter calibrated 
in minutes and seconds. Complete tape editing facilities. 
Also available with positive "sprocketless" synchroniza- 
tion for motion picture and TV applications. Weight of 
Rangerette — 30 lb. 

Kits added to other professional recorders for Synchronous 
Sound Recording for $295.00. 



Portable dual track recorder available in either single or 
dual speed. Convenient keyboard control, electrical sole- 
noid operated. Signal to noise ratio over 48 db on dual 
speed machines and 50 db on single. Distortion less than 
0.65% on normal levels. Rewind and fast forward speed, 
170 ips. Flutter and wow less than 0.3%. Two neon lamps 
for accurate level setting. Precision revolution index 
counter, for instant location of recording. Can be op- 
erated as a PA system. Provision for electrical remote 
controls. 



Table models (as above) in solid blonde oak or solid 
Honduras mahogany. Special pressure relief port for ex- 
tended frequency range. 



Portable dual track recorder available in either single 
(3fi ips.) or dual (3J-4 - lYl ip s ) speed. Signal-to-noise 
ratio over 48 db on either machine. Distortion less than 
1% at normal levels. Rewind and fast forward, 170 ips. 
Flutter less than 0.3%. Single knob control automatically 
returns to stop when power is turned off. Dual level indi- 
cator. Revolution index counter. Instant stop button. 
Two-speed knob can be changed while in any function. 
Rugged fiberglass case. Two speakers. Can be operated 
as a PA. Weight, 28 lb. 



Portable, dual-track recorder available in either l^g or 
3?4 ips. tape speed. Signal-to-noise ratio, over 45 db at 
either speed. Distortion, less than 1.5%. Rewind and 
rapid forward, single knob control, flutter less than 0.3%. 
Two level recording indicator. 5" x 7" Alnico V speaker. 
Weight, 2 5 lb. 



High fidelity IOJ/2" reel tape recorder for professional 
use and custom installations. Guaranteed specifications, 
signal-to-noise, over 50 db, wow and flutter less than 
0.2%. Over-all harmonic distortion, 0.65%; inter-modu- 
lation distortion, less than 2%. Features: One volt cathode 
follower pre-amplifier output. Monitor amplifier with 
2'/2 watt output. Adjustable 70Kc bias-erase oscillator 
with indicator. Less than Yl second start and stop. Auto- 
matic head demagnetizing. Precision revolution tape 
counter. Electrical remote with automatic drive roller 
release. 



12 



AUDIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct., 1955 



Manufacturer 



PRESTO 

RECORDING 

CORPORATION 

P.O. Box 500, 
ParamuS/ 
New Jersey 



RADIO 

CORPORATION 
OF AMERICA 

RCA Victor 
Division 

Camden 2. 
N.J. 



Model and Price 




Model SR-27 

Complete with 
A-920 amplifier 

$485.00 



Model A-920 
Amplifier 

$324.00 




Model R-ll 

Recording 

Mechanism 

(in carrying case) 

$827.00 

Chassis Only 
$775.00 



Model SR- 11 

Recording 

Console 

$125.00 




Model PB-17A 

Tape 
Reproducing 
Mechanism 

$700.00 

Model A-904 
Amplifier 
$146.00 



Continuous Tape Reproducing Console 
$996.00 




Model 7TR3 
Portable 

$189.95 




Model RT-11B 

Cabinet Rack Mounted 

$895.00 

Model RT-12C Console 
$1070.00 




Frequency 
Response 



50-15,000 
cycles at 
15"/sec. 

50-10,000 
cycles at 

7Vi"/ioc. 



50-15,000 
cycles at 
15" sec. 

50-10,000 
cycles at 
7*2" sec. 

50-8,000 
cycles at 
3 3 j" sec. 



50-8.000 
cycles at 
3%"/sec. 



70-10,000 
cycles at 
7' i" sec. 

70-5,000 
cycles at 
3 3 .i" sec. 



50-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 



50-10,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi" sec. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Professional type two-speed equipment for portable or 
stationary use. Tape transport mechanism has true three- 
motor drive and separate erase, record and reproducing 
heads. A-920 amplifier consists of microphone preamp, 
reproduce preamp, power amplifier and power supply. 
Includes twin speakers for playback. Monitors from input 
or tape while recording. Input for microphone or high 
impedance bridging. Output; 10 watts at 15 ohms, line 
level at 500 ohms. Monitor ouput for headphones. Max. 
reel size, 8". 



Professional type portable tape mechanism with three- 
head assembly: erase — record — reproduce. Brakes and 
capstan pressure pulley solenoid operated. Dual-speed 
motor heavy-duty capstan drive unit, with tape reels 
mounted directly on individual torque motors. Flutter 
0.15% at 15"/sec. Signal-to-noise, 55 db. Simplified 
threading, easy access to heads. 



Professional console-type unit, consists of R-l 1 mechanism 
and 901 -A amplifier. 900- A amplifier may be substituted 
if desired. Tape transport panel and amplifier panel are 
hinged — every component readily accessible. 



Dual-track reproducing mechanism with 3^4" tape speed 
and automatic reversal, giving up to 8 hours of continuous 
music on a 4800-ft. reel. At end of this time, mechanism 
may be made to recycle or stop. Heavy duty capstan drive 
unit with individual torque motors for each reel. Signal- 
to-noise, 55 db. Flutter 0.35% at V/*" speed. 



Long-playing tape reproducing unit consisting of PB-17A 
tape transport mechanism and A-904 Amplifier in console 
cabinet with dust-protective plastic top. Dynamic range, 
45 db. Also available with PB-15A mechanism, which is 
similar to PB-17A except with IOY2" ree ' capacity only. 



Portable, dual-track recorder with tape speeds of 7 J/2" 
and 3%"/sec. Push-button controls for play, record, fast 
forward, rewind and stop. Rewind time. 2 min. for 1200 
ft. Normal and overload neon bulbs for recording level. 
Counter for indicating relative tape position. Built-in 
microphone well for ceramic mike facilitates use and 
storage. Voice-music switch for microphone recording. 
Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. Includes 6Yz" 
PM woofer and two iYi" PM tweeters. Output jack for 
external speaker. Power ouput, 2 watts. Max. reel size, 7". 



Professional type, dual-speed tape recording equipment 
available in cabinet rack or console mounting. Three sepa 
rate heads, with automatic tape lift on fast forward or re- 
wind. Automatic "tape break" stop. Local or remote push- 
button control of all functions. Signal-to-noise ratio; 60 db 
at 15"/sec, 55 db at 7'/2"/sec. Wow and flutter com- 
bined; 0.1% RMS at 15"/sec, 0.2% at 7J/ 2 "/sec. Dis- 
tortion, 3% total RMS harmonic at 400 cycles, reference 
recording level. Timing accuracy; ±5 seconds in 30 min. 
(machine to machine), ±2J/2 seconds in 30 min. when 
played back on same machine at same temperature and 
humidity. Capstan is synchronous. Start and stop. 0.1 
second. Rewind speed. 1 min for lOJ/j" reel 



LIVINGSTON 

ELECTRONIC 

CORPORATION 

Livingston, N. J. 



MAGNECORD 
INC. 

1101 S. Kilbourn 
Ave. 

Chicago 24, III. 



MAGNETIC 

RECORDERS 

COMPANY 

7120 Melrose Ave. 
Los Angeles 46, 
Cal. 



MAGNETIC 

RECORDING 

INDUSTRIES 

II East 16th St. 
New York 3, 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 




Binoural- 
Monaural 

Tape 
Playback 

Unit 

$119.50 




F 35-B "Citation" 

$349 
(in portable case) 



Model S 36-8 

$370 

(for rack mounting) 




Model P60AX 

(without case) 

$390 

Model P60B81 

(with amplifier 

and carrying 

case) 

$625 





Portable 
Reporter" 



Standard 
Model 
$199.50 

Deluxe 

Model 

$237.50 




Voice-Master Dispatcher 
Voice Master Streamliner 
Voice-Master Companion 
Voice-Master Ordertaker 



$255 
165 
199 
155 



Frequency 
Response 



Data 



20-20,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at7'i" sec. 

(when 

properly 

equalized) 



F35-B (-2 db) 
50-10,000 at 7' 1 ' 
50- 5,000 at 3 V4" 

S36-B (-2 db) 
50-15,000 at 15" 
50-12,000 at 7 Vi" 



40-15,000 

cycles l±3 db) 

at 15" sec. 

40-10,000 

cycles (=2 db) 

at 7' 2" sec. 



M81 Series 2 db 
50-15,000 at 15" 
50-10,000 at 7 V 2 " 

M90 Series 2 db 
30-15,000 at 15" 
40-12,000 at 7'/2" 



80-7,000 
cycles 



100-4,500 cps 
100-4,500 cps 
100-6,000 cps 
100-4,500 cps 



Attractively styled tape playback unit with 7J/2" per 
second tape speed. Does not record and cannot erase 
recorded tapes. Arranged for monaural or binaural play- 
back of single or dual track tapes. Rewind time, 75 seconds 
for 1200 ft. Amplifier and speaker not included. Output 
level, 5 millivolts from tape recorded at Zero VU. Output 
impedance, 1800 ohms at 1000 cps, variable with fre- 
quency. Max. reel size, 7". Also available without case 
for custom installation. 



Professional type two-speed units for portable, rack or 
custom mounting. F35-B: 71/2" and 324"/sec. S/N, 
45 db half track. S36-B: 15" and 7J/ 2 "/sec. S/N, 54 db 
full track. Hysteresis synchronous motor drive. Speed 
varied by capstan change. Both units have rewind time of 
40 sec. for 1200 ft. Control knob interlocked to prevent 
accidental erase. Illuminated VU meter. Monitor jack on 
front panel. Separate record and playback amplifiers. In- 
puts for microphone and radio-phono. Cathode follower 
output. F3 5-B includes speaker and ceramic microphone. 



Professional portable or rack mount unit with 71/2 " and 
15" tape speeds. Direct motor capstan drive with torque 
motor takeup. Pushbutton controls, automatic tape lift 
and tape break control. Separate erase, record and play- 
back heads. Signal-to- noise, 55 db full track. Flutter and 
wow 0.2% at 1 5"/sec. Timing accuracy, ±3 sec. in 30 min. 
Fast forward and tewind, 90 sec. for 2 500 ft. Adjustable 
bias, cueing control, deep slot loading. Amplifier has high 
impedance and unbalanced bridge inputs. Cathode fol- 
lower unbalanced output. Illuminated 4" VU meter. 



Professional type dual speed units with 3 motor drive. 
M81 series: signal-to-noise, 55 db: flutter and wow less 
than 0.15% at 15"/sec. M90 series: signal-to-noise, 58 
db; flutter and wow less than 0.1% at 15"/sec. Maximum 
flexibility of remote control. All units have timing accu- 
racy ±3 sec. in 30 min., fast forward and rewind 55 sec. 
for 2500 ft. Pushbutton controls, single or dual track 
heads. 4" VU meter for bias, record and reproduce level. 
Separate record and playback amplifier. Monitor from tape 
while recording. Console units have tip-out panels for 
easy servicing. 



Portable, battery-operated recorder with spring motor 
drive. Power for amplifier furnished by dry batteries. 
Spring drive lasts for 7 minutes at 7l/2"/sec. tape speed. 
Can also be adjusted for 3J^"/sec. tape speed. Can be 
rewound while recording. Single control — off, playback 
record. Complete with batteries, microphone, head phone 
(or speaker) and tape. Standard Model includes provision 
for headphone playback only. Deluxe Model includes out- 
put amplifier and loudspeaker. Weight, 12 lb. Made in 
England. 



Magnetic Disc dictating and transcribing machines record- 
ing on pre-grooved, reusable magnetic discs. Features in- 
clude manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic control, 
automatic error correction, direct disc indexing, instant 
stop-start, and syllable-controlled backspacing (from mike 
or foot control). Weight, 12 lb. Fully automatic dictating- 
transcribing unit in portable case also available. 

Semi-automatic dictating-transcribing unit 
Manual control dictating unit 
Fully automatic transcribing unit 
Telephone recording unit 



10 



AlDIO RECORD 



Sept. -Oct., 1955 



11 



Manufacturer 



MAGNETIC 

RECORDING 

INDUSTRIES 

11 East 16th St. 
New York 3, 
N. Y. 



MARK 
SIMPSON 
MFG. CO. 
INC. 

32-28 49th St., 
Long Island City 3, 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 




"Synchrotone" 

Dual 

Magnetic 

Recorder 

Model VM-62-1 
$289.00 



Frequency 
Response 



to 10,000 

cycles 

at7>/j"/sec. 



Magneticon Add-A-Booth 
Language Laboratories 




"MASCO" 
Model 53 
$250.00 

Model 53R 

(with radio) 

$290.00 



MITCHELL 
MANUFAC- 
TURING 
COMPANY 

2525 Claybourn 
Ave. 

Chicago 14, 
III. 



MOHAWK 
BUSINESS 
MACHINES 
CORP. 

Brooklyn 33, N.Y. 



OERLIKON 
TOOL & ARMS 
CORP. OF 
AMERICA 

Business 
Machines Div. 
P.O. Box 3049 
Asheville, N.C. 




"MASCO" 
Model 500 

$168.50 




Mitchell 

Model 1425 

$139.95 




Mohawk "Midgetape" 

Battery Operated Portable 

$249.50 




Vanguard 

Dictating and Transcribing 

Machine 

$392.50 



80-8,500 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 7 Vj" /see. 

80-5,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at3'/4"/sec. 



Data 



Manufacturer 



Two independent channels on standard Ya" tape; each 
channel with independent recording — playback facility; 
simultaneous recording on channel 1 and playback of 
channel 2; simultaneous playback of channel 1 and chan- 
nel 2; simultaneous (binaural) recording on channel 1 and 
channel 2; facilities for listening optionally to channel 1 or 
channel 2 or to both channels. Loudspeaker or head-phone 
listening; two speeds (either 3J4 an d 1Yl or 1% and 
3% inches per second); push-button operation of record, 
listen, fast forward, fast reverse, and stop. Twin neon 
recording level indicators. Weight, 30 lb.; 110-120 Volts. 
60 cycles; 100 Watts. 



Provide combined use of magnetic discs, magnetic tape 
and phonograph records. Data on request. 



Portable dual-track, two speed recorder with 5 watts power 
output. Push button for instant speed change with auto- 
matic equalization. Separate take-up and drive motors. 
Flutter and wow, 0.3%. Monitoring switch for head- 
phone, internal or external speaker. Inputs for micro- 
phone and radio-phono. Outputs for external amplifier, 
speaker or telephone line. Motor switch separate from 
amplifier. Weight: 40 lb. without radio — 43 lb. with radio 
Records from radio to tape without external connections 



50-12,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 7'/j"/sec. 

50-7,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 3 Vt "/sec. 



65-10,000 
cycles at 

7'/2"/l«C 



200-5,000 

cycles (±5 db) 

at 1 7 /s" sec. 



80-8,000 
cycles 



Portable two-speed, dual track recorder with single shift- 
knob control of all functions. Signal-to-noise, over 45 db. 
Wow, less than 0.3%. Power output, 5 watts. Includes 
standby and monitor switch, two neon recording level 
indicators, safety record-lock button, 5" x 7" oval speaker, 
ceramic microphone and patch cord. Inputs for micro- 
phone and radio-phono. Outputs for external speaker and 
external amplifier. Weight, 23 lb. 



Portable, dual-track recorder with tape speeds of lYl" 
and 3%" per second. Fast forward and rewind, 90 sec- 
onds for 1200 ft. reel. Bias-erase frequency, 50 kc. Power 
output, 2 watts undistorted, 3 watts maximum. Built-in 
6" speaker. Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. Out- 
puts for external speaker and external amplifier or moni- 
tor. Neon recording level indicator. Recording time 
indicator. Ceramic microphone included. Weight, 22Yl lb. 



Portable, dual-track recorder. Self-contained battery power 
supplv. Battery life 45 hours. Battery life indicator light. 
Cartridge-loaded (Yi hour to a side.) Rewind, manual, 
two minutes for Yl hour recording. 3 controls: On-Off, 
Plav-Record. and Volume. Wow and flutter, less than 
0.7%. Signal-to-noise ratio, 42 db. One microphone input, 
high impedance (1 mv min.). Output for earphone or ex- 
ternal amplifier. Tape, Ya" '. "Mylar" base. Supplied with 
micorhone earphone, batteries, and tape. Accessories 
available. Size: 8'/ 2 " x ^Vi" x ty&"- Weight, 3 lb. 



Magnetic sheet size 8'/j" x 11", 10 minutes dictation time. 
Complete combination model including conference re- 
cording, telephone recording, foot control start-stop and 
backspace, earset, microphone with or without playback 
speaker. The only machine on which an automatic copy 
of the dictation can be made simply by inserting two 
sheets at one time. Sheets are erasable and reusable indefi- 
nitely. May be folded and mailed or filed away. Equipped 
with 5" PM speaker. 






THE 

PENTRON 

CORPORATION 

777 South Tripp 
Avenue, 
Chicago 24, 



PREMIER 

ELECTRONIC 

LABORATORIES 

382 Lafayette St. 
New York 3, 
N. Y. 



Model and Price 




Pentron 

"Clipper" 

Model RWN 

$129.50 




Pentron 
'Pacemaker" 
Model T-90 

$189.50 



Pentron "Emperor" 

Model HF-400 

$249.50 




Model 
MP-2 
basic 

recorder 
with 

preamp. 

$174.50 




Pentron 
Tape Player 

Model PB-A2 

$119.50 



Pentron 
"Dynacord" 

Model DTM 

Tape Mechanism 

$395.00 



Model DS-10 
Preamplifier 
$90.00 
Tape Mechanism Case, $40.00 

Amplifier Case, $25.00 




Frequency 
Response 



50-9,000 
cycles at 
7'/j"/see. 

50-5,000 
cycles at 
3 3 i",'see. 



50-10,500 
cycles at 

7 1 2" sec. 

50-5,000 
cycles at 
3 3 / 4 "/see. 



40-12,000 cycles 

at 7' 2" sec. 

40-6,000 cycles 

at3 3 4" sec. 



50-12,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 7' 1" sec. 



50-8,000 
cycles at 

7Vi"/sec. 

50-5,000 
cycles at 
3 5 /4"/sec. 




"Tapesonic" 

Model 70-B 
$368.50 



40-15,000 

cycles (±2 db) 

at 15"/sec. 

40-10,000 
cycles (±2 db) 

at 7 Vi "/see. 



40-16,000 

cycles (±3 db) 

at 15" sec. 

40-13,000 
cycles (±3 db) 

■t7'/i"/i«e. 



Data 



Portable two speed, dual-track recorder with Monomatic 
single slide-knob control for tape speed, record, play, 
fast forward and rewind. Signal-to-noise, 42 db. Flutter, 
under 0.5% at 71/^'Vsec. Power output, 4 watts. Neon 
bulb recording level indicator. Inputs for microphone 
and radio-phono. Outputs for auxiliary speaker and 
amplifier. Microphone included. Also available with single 
track heads. Weight, 23 lb. 



Portable dual-track, two speed recorder with Unimagic 
single-lever control for play, record, fast forward and 
rewind. One knob speed change. Signal-to-noise, 50 db. 
Flutter, less than 0.3% at 7i/ 2 " per sec. Fast forward and 
rewind, 70 seconds for 1200 ft. Power output 5 watts. 
Electronic eye recording level indicator. Two Alnico V 
speakers, 1 woofer and 1 tweeter. Automatic index 
counter. Inputs for microphone and radio-phono. Outputs 
for external speaker or amplifier. Weight, 27 lb. 



Mechanically similar to Model T-90. Has illuminated VU 
meter and three-speaker sound system with two 6" woof- 
ers and separate 4" "roving" tweeter. LC crossover net- 
work at 1000 cycles. Power output, 10 watts push-pull 
Weight, 3 3 lb. 



Basic tape mechanism and preamp in portable case, de- 
signed for use in hi-fi systems. Tape mechanism has "Uni- 
magic" single lever control, dual track heads with re- 
movable pole pieces. Push-pull speed change. Preamplifier 
provides record-erase bias and necessary audio output to 
feed amplifier of hi-fi system. VU meter for recording 
level. Equalization switch for tape speed. Signal-to-noise, 
47 db. Inputs for microphone, radio-phono. Components 
available separately for custom installation. 



Portable magnetic tape reproducer, for playback only of 
any standard J4" tape recorded with dual track at 7'/ 2 " 
or iy 4 " per second (single-track heads available at slightly 
higher cost). Flutter less than 0.5%. Fast forward and 
rewind speed, 20 to 1. 

Complete with amplifier and speaker. Weight, 22 lb. 



Professional type, dual-speed recorder for rack or portable 
mounting. Standard speed, IY2" and 15"/sec. Also avail- 
able for iy 4 " and 7'/ 2 " speeds. Signal-to- noise, over 55 db 
Flutter and wow, under 0.2% at 15"/sec. Starting and 
stopping time, 0.1 second at 15"/sec. Playback timing 
accuracy, ± 0.2%. Rewind time, less than 60 sec. for 
2400 ft. reel. Three separate heads. High inertia, direct 
capstan drive. Dynamic braking. Push-button controls 
with automatic cycling for record, fast traverse, play and 
stop. Erase interlock, automatic stop and instantaneous 
stop bar. Monitors from input or from tape while re- 
cording. 



Portable professional type dual track unit with 4'/ 2 " VU 
meter. Three separate heads, permitting instantaneous 
monitoring from tape while recording. A.B. switch per- 
mits comparison between original and recorded program. 
Push button operation using seven relays and one solenoid 
Three speeds. Flutter and wow, 0.1% at 15"/sec: 0.2% 
at 7J/ 2 "A e c.: 0.3% at 3^"/sec. Mixing channels for 
mike, radio or phono inputs. Three heavy duty dynami- 
cally balanced motors. Fa=t forward and rewind, less tha" 
one Min. for W/2" r ^\. Electro dynamic brake action and 
tape tension. DC. on preamp heaters. Push-pull 1 2 watt' 
audio output.