BBC OBA/8 Microphone Amplifier & Programme meter
- Made:
- 1938 in United Kingdom
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BBC OBA/8 microphone amplifier and programme meter, 1938.
The OBA/8 was developed and used extensively for radio outside broadcasts, and was also used for television. It continued in service well after its successor (OBA/9) was introduced.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/22
- Materials:
- aluminium alloy, plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Measurements:
-
overall: 270 mm x 545 mm x 240 mm, 18 kg
- type:
- amplifier
