ITC Series 99 NAB Tape Cartridge Player and Recording Unit
- Made:
- 1979 in unknown place
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ITC (International Tapetronics Corporation) Series 99 NAB (National Assocaition of Broadcasters) audio tape cartridge player with additional recording unit, 1979. This machine is ex-BBC Scotland.
NAB cartridges "Carts" were endless 1/4inch audio tape loops of up to 60 minutes duration - although between 30 secs. & 2 minutes was a more common length. The "cart", containing a jingle or trail (or advert in ILR) was placed in the machine. Pressing "play" gave instant start.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/153
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Measurements:
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overall: 290 mm x 220 mm x 440 mm, 20 kg
- type:
- tape cartridge player
