Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder.

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Ferrograph tape recorder model 4A, No.4/2770, with microphone.

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
1960-49
Materials:
aluminium (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 437 mm x 480 mm,
type:
tape recorder
credit:
Wright and Weaire Ltd.

Parts

Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder

Ferrograph tape recorder model 4A, No.4/2770 without lid.

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Ferrograph tape recorders similar to this were used by the BBC for location recording. Although not the highest quality available at the time, their portability made them useful for location recording.

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 437 mm x 480 mm, 23 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1960-49/1
type:
tape recorder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder.

Lid for ferrograph tape recorder model 4A, No.4/2770.

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 437 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1960-49/2
type:
lid and tape recorder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder.

Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder.

Microphone and power lead for ferrograph tape recorder model 4A, No.4/2770.

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 437 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1960-49/3
type:
components and tape recorder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum