Thorn Cassette Tape Recorder 3241

MRI Thorn (Brand) Mowat Radio Industries Ltd; Thorn Radio Industries Ltd; Mangere Bridge Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1974
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 356914

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Cassette-Recorder or -Player
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 50Hz, 230 / C: 6 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Thorn Cassette Tape Recorder 3241 - MRI Thorn Brand Mowat Radio
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • THORN MODEL 3241 : BATTERY/MAINS PORTABLE SOLID STATE "CASSETTE' TAPE RECORDER 

    FEATURES: 

    • Seff contained battery and mains power pack enable recording and playback anywhere. Battery life is extended by mains operation when wall outlet is handy, the battery being automatically disconnected.
    • Automatic level control (ALC) for voice recordings simplifies operation greatly. Manual level control is available with the aid of a record level meter for manual recordings.
    • Three digit counters with push-button reset enables quick indexing of tapes and easy location of any section.
    • Tone control provided for adjustment of tonal balance.
    • An accessory storage bag accommodates microphone, earphone, etc.
    • Six easy action piano key controls give convenient operation. 

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    • TYPE OF TAPE: Record or payback on all standard Cassette tapes.
    • FREQUENCY RANGE: 75HZto 10800H.Z.
    • RECORDING SYSTEM: Two-track monaural, AC plus 40HZ.
    • ERASE SYSTEM: D.C. Erase.
    • FAST FORWARD AND REWIND TIME: Approximately 90 seconds with C90 cassettes.
    • TAPESPEED:1 ⅞ ips. (4.75 centimetres per second).
    • INPUTS: "Mic" 0.4 mV, 200 to 500 ohm extension speaker. "Remote" for stop-start via switch on microphone.
    • SEMI CONDUCTORS: 7 transistors and 4 diodes.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 115.00 NZ$
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 25 July 1974 Page 6)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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