Twin Channel Stereophonic Tape Recorder TR52

EMI; Hayes, Middlesex

  • Year
  • 1960 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 325248

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 0
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Twin Channel Stereophonic Tape Recorder TR52 - EMI; Hayes, Middlesex
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 18 x 17 x 13.5 inch / 457 x 432 x 343 mm
  • Notes
  • Twin Channel Stereophonic Tape Recorder

    For recordings outside the studio, for a critical assessment of performance in halls and theatres, and for use in scientific and industrial research when two recordings are required simultaneously, the transportable TR 52 offers the recording engineer a wide range of facilities. Built to the highest electrical and mechanical standards and with all units easily removable for quick servicing the TR 52 embodies EMI's unique experience over many years in the development and production of sound equipment.

    Price £245 complete.
    Decks only available as a separate unit. Complete with stereo head block £75.

    It may be the type used by Joe Meek to record the song Telstar by the Tornadoes.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 30 kg / 66 lb 1.3 oz (66.079 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 245.00 GB £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Studio Sound (UK) May 1961 Page 167.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Sean Ready. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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