Lyrec PTR-1 "Frida" Audio Tape Recorder

Made:
1920s-2000s in Denmark
Lyrec PTR-1 "Frida" Audio Tape Recorder

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Lyrec PTR-1 "Frida" audio tape recorder. Desktop reel-to-reel tape editing deck. Lightweight, professional and portable.

This was a more expensive version of the "Fred" which was an editing machine only - Frida would also record and had a number of advanced features such as capstan drive and autolocate. One of the last of Lyrec's line of tape recorders. Speeds: 3.3/4, 7.1/2 and 15 inches per second.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/210
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 530 mm x 550 mm x 170 mm, 17.5 kg
type:
tape recorder