3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Made:
circa 1976 in Rochester and Japan
maker:
Wollensak
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3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, in fitted case with microphone, c. 1976. Used for recording material for the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper.

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Details

Category:
Sound Reproduction
Object Number:
2009-141
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (tape recorder unit): 140 mm x 360 mm x 310 mm, 7.465 mm,
type:
portable cassette tape recorder
credit:
Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper

Parts

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, c. 1976.. Used for recording material for the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
base: 110 mm x 360 mm x 300 mm, 6.675 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2009-141/1
type:
tape recorder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cassette tape for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Cassette tape in plastic packaging for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, Labelled 'Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper Specimen recordings (Dates on cases)' and 'M/26/9.OV SM 3-10.02'.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 69 mm x 108 mm x 15 mm, .075 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/2
type:
cassette tape
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Power cable for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Black power cable for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 42 mm x 1880 mm x 43 mm, .175 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/3
type:
power cable
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lid for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Green plastic lid for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, c. 1976. With elasticated slots for cassettes.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 36 mm x 355 mm x 285 mm, .645 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2009-141/4
type:
lids
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Microphone for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Microphone for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Microphone and cable for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, c. 1976.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
microphone: 115 mm 25 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/5
type:
microphone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cassette for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Cassette for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

TDK AR60 cassette in plastic case, for use with the 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, c. 1976. Used for recording material for the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 110 mm x 18 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2009-141/6
type:
cassette

Cassette for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

TDK AD90 cassette in plastic case, for use with the 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, c. 1976. Used for recording material for the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 110 mm x 18 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/7
type:
cassette
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cassette tape for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Cassette tape in plastic packaging for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, Labelled 'Mayor's Talk 12.6.90'.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 69 mm x 109 mm x 17 mm, .075 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/8
type:
cassette tape
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cassette tape for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Cassette tape in plastic packaging for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, Labelled 'M6-2-03 S.13/2/03''.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 69 mm x 108 mm x 15 mm, .075 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/9
type:
cassette tape
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cassette tape for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder

Cassette tape in plastic packaging for 3M Wollensak portable cassette tape recorder, Labelled 'M 13/2/03 S 20.2.03'.

More

Portable cassette recorders made it easy to record sounds, from people speaking to performers playing music. The recordings on tape were also easy to copy and share. Thie techology made it easier than ever to capture songs, stories or the latest news as audio recordings that could be sent in the post. In the late 1970's The 3M Wollensak portable cassette recorder was used by volunteers at the Barnet Borough Talking Newspaper to record local news stories onto tape and share them out to people who could not read the printed paper.

Measurements:
overall: 69 mm x 109 mm x 15 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2009-141/10
type:
cassette tape
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum