About the Company
Marconiphone, a brand associated with the Marconi Company, produced reel-to-reel tape recorders primarily in the 1960s. Here’s an overview of their production history:
Origins and Branding
The Marconiphone brand was originally used by the Marconi Company for domestic radio receivers and later for reel-to-reel tape machines. After World War I, Marconi began producing non-industrial receivers, and in the 1960s, the Marconiphone line of tape recorders was manufactured by Ferguson Radio Corporation of London in the UKen.wikipedia.org+1.
Production Period and Models
Marconiphone reel-to-reel tape recorders were produced throughout the 1960s.
A wide range of models was offered, including the 2208, 3214, 3238, 3245, 3248, 4202, 4204, 4206, 4210, 4216, 4218, 4238, 4247, 4261, and morereel-reel.com.
These machines targeted the semi-professional and consumer markets, utilizing both tube and solid-state electronics.
Notable Model: Marconiphone 4210
Built in 1965–1966, the 4210 was a representative model, featuring a mix of tubes and semiconductorsradiomuseum.org.
Legacy
Marconiphone tape recorders were part of the broader Marconi legacy in audio technology, which included early innovations like the Marconi-Stille recorder of the 1930s. However, the 1960s models were more consumer-oriented and reflected the era’s shift toward portable and affordable reel-to-reel technology.