Reel to Reel Tape recorder VTT

Vortexion Ltd.; Wimbledon

  • Year
  • 1953
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 340183

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC)
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Wooden case
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  • Model: Reel to Reel Tape recorder VTT - Vortexion Ltd.; Wimbledon
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 22.5 x 8.25 x 15.75 inch / 572 x 210 x 400 mm
  • Notes
  • Model VTT Reel to Reel Tape recorder with a Truvox Tape Deck.

    The amplifier can be used alone, and the output fed to headphones while recording or to drive additional amplifiers.

    A special model is available with tape units with monitoring heads. As well as being able to monitor before and after recording, music, speech or echo can be added.

    • Total power consumption, 53 watts on recording, 48 watts on playback.
    • Extremely low distortion and background noise, with a frequency response of 50 c/s-10 Kc/s, ±1.5 dB.
    • A meter is included for the measurement of signal level and bias level.
    • Sufficient power is available for recording on to disc, either direct or from the tape, without additional amplifiers.
    • The 15 to 30-ohms microphone balanced line input is fully loaded with 20 microvolts.
    • Input 1, which requires 35 millivolts on 0.5 megohms, is suitable for crystal pickup microphones or radio inputs.
    • A power plug is provided for a radio feeder unit, etc.
    • Variable bass and treble controls are fitted for control of the playback.
    • The power output is 3.5 watts heavily damped by negative feedback.
    • An oval speaker is built in for monitoring purposes.

    See Model VWT with Wearite Tape Deck.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 72.10 GB £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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