Ferrograph SP7 Audio Tape Recorder

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Ferrograph SP7 Audio Tape Recorder

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Ferrograph SP7 Audio Tape Recorder
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Ferrograph SP7 audio tape recorder (mono).

An ill-conceived machine, it suffered from excessive electronics hiss and noise and was prone to mechanical problems. Used mainly for office dictation, recording meetings etc., it was never really good enough for broadcast use.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/201
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 430 mm x 480 mm x 270 mm, 24.5 kg
type:
tape recorder