3238

Thorn Electrical Industries (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Victoria

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  • Year
  • 1969/1970
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 338905

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Number of Transistors
  • 1
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 3 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 3238 - Thorn Electrical Industries
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16.125 x 7.875 x 14 inch / 410 x 200 x 356 mm
  • Notes

  • Thorn 3238 Tape Recorder

    A four-track, three-speed tape recorder. Housed in cabinet covered in black leathercloth with silver-finished fittings. Black deck with brushed aluminium feature panels and chromium-plated controls. Storage compartment holds microphone, connecting lead and mains lead.

    Features: tape speeds - 1⅞ ,3¾ and 7½ ips. Double tracking and other effects possible. Rewind time, 2½ mins. in either direction for 1200 ft. Reel diameter, 7" maximum.

    Interlocking tape motion keys prevent accidental erasure. Record key automatically released when other is depressed (except pause) and cannot be operated while spooling. Latching pause key, first pressure latches key, second pressure releases, has the advantage when editing, key can be locked down and tape moved by hand to find exact spot required. Two fast motion keys, when slightly depressed, permit inching of tape backward or forward to find required position.

    Powered accessory socket at rear of recorder, permits variety of accessories to be used; also provides power for transistor operated equipment.

    Microphone, tape and lead supplied. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Speaker: 7" x 4" oval.

    See also Ferguson Model 3238.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 22 lb 8 oz (22.5 lb) / 10.215 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 198.00 AUS $
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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