Voice Of The Stars 356A

Altec Lansing Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK)

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  • Year
  • 1960 ??
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 297956

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
  • Power out
  • 18 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Voice Of The Stars 356A - Altec Lansing Corp.; Oklahoma
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.25 x 5.25 x 9 inch / 362 x 133 x 229 mm
  • Notes

  • Altec "VOICE OF THE STARS" amplifier-mixer, model 356A. No information found on year of introduction; all indications suggest 1960 +/- 2 years.  Uses push-pull EL84 amp stage, 12AU7 driver, and two 12AX7's as preamps.  Designed to use optional plug-in microphone matching transformers.  Uses Peerless transformers, a company that was acquired by Altec.  Well-made steel chassis.  Steel cabinet with textured green finish.  The following specifications are quoted from manufacturer's installation manual.

    Power output:  18W at less than 2% THD from 70-15,000 Hz.  (26W music power output per EIA standard RS 234)

    Frequency response:  20-20,000Hz +/-1dB on high level input

    Frequency response:  30-10,000Hz +/-1dB on low level input

    Load impedance:  8 ohms, 16 ohms, and 250 ohms on 70V line connector

    High level input:  1M impedance; 370mV for rated output; barrier screw terminals can be set for "line level" or "phono"

    Low level input:  3.3M impedance; 3mV for rated output; XLR connector (intended for microphone)

    Noise level:  71dB below full output (high level); 52dB below full output (low level)

     

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  • Model page created by Tim McVey. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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