BBC LSU/4A Wartime Austerity Loudspeaker

BBC LSU/4A Wartime Austerity Loudspeaker

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BBC LSU/4A Wartime Austerity Loudspeaker
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LSU/4A Studio loudspeaker, 1942. Full BBC number is LSU/4A/937. Wartime austerity model with flat plywood baffle. Light oak finish veneer (minor damage to veneer at bottom left). Incorporating Loudspeaker Amplifier LSM/6 and Mains Unit MUE/1B.

It was used for low quality monitoring only due to poor bass response.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/304
Materials:
plywood, textile, plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 762 mm x 685 mm x 280 mm, 22 kg
type:
loudspeaker