Ferrograph Series 7 Mono Audio Tape Recorder

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Ferrograph Series 7 Mono Audio Tape Recorder

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Ferrograph Series 7 Mono Audio Tape Recorder
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Ferrograph Series 7 mono audio tape recorder.

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:
2012-5118/207
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 500 mm x 420 mm x 260 mm, 22.5 kg
type:
tape recorder