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LicenseUher 4000 \"Report Monitor\" Audio Tape Recorder
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Uher 4000 "Report Monitor" portable audio tape recorder, c. 1980. Used extensively by BBC radio reporters. AV : 2-track mono + 1-track sync, 12 hours maxiumum recording time. Four recording speeds (2.4, 4.7, 9.5, 19 cm/sec). 3 permalloy heads. Powered by 5 x "D" cell batteries or ni-cad rechargeable battery pack. Original price £1500. Many models were modified by the BBC to only operate at 7 1/2 ips, often by removing the speed selector knob and blanking off the hole. Using one recording speed was meant to simplify editing operations.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/186
- Measurements:
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overall: 260 mm x 390 mm x 120 mm, 4.5 kg
- type:
- audio tape recorder
