EMI TR-90 Audio Tape Recorder (transportable)

EMI TR-90 Audio Tape Recorder

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EMI TR-90 Audio Tape Recorder
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EMI TR-90 Audio Tape Recorder (transportable), 1957-1962. Mono, valve machine.

It was designed to meet the requirement for a more transportable tape recorder. These machines were heavily used by the BBC, including at the Radiophonic Workshop until about 1970. An EMI sales brochure shows a huge bank of TR-90's at the BBC, all rack-mounted together. Each machine originally cost £625 in the late 1950s.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/169
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 890 mm x 610 mm x 592 mm, 79 kg
type:
tape recorder