Uher 4200 "Report Monitor Stereo" Audio Tape Recorder

Made:
circa 1985 in Germany and Munich
maker:
Uher
Uher 4200 \"Report Monitor Stereo\" audio tape recorder

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Uher 4200 \"Report Monitor Stereo\" audio tape recorder
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Uher 4200 "Report Monitor Stereo" portable audio tape recorder, c. 1985. Portable tape recorder used extensively by BBC and other radio reporters. AV : 2 track stereo, 12 hours maxiumum recording time. Four recording speeds (2.4, 4.7, 9.5, 19 cm/sec). 3 permalloy heads. Could be powered by 5 x "D" cell batteries, ni-cad rechargeable battery pack, a.c. mains, or car adapter. Built in monitor speaker. Two VU meters.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/187
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 290 mm x 105 mm, 5 kg
type:
audio tape recorder