Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder.

Made:
1959-1962 in England
maker:
Wright and Weaire Limited
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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

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Ferrograph model 4A tape recorder

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

More

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

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

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