Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1000
Bang & Olufsen
Denmark
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
2
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Half-Track-Mono
Wow & Flutter
0.2%
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
50
Dimensions [mm]
455 × 202 × 295
Weight [kg]
13.2
Year built
1967 - 1970
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
IEC
Frequency Response
40 Hz–15 kHz
Speed
1⅞, 3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
Additional Information
The Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1000 is a 1966–1969 portable stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder, B&O's budget entry into open-reel hi-fi with sleek Jacob Jensen styling that earned an iF Design Award.
Transport and Format
Tracks: Half-track stereo (¼-inch tape), mono monitoring only.
Heads: Three-head setup (separate record, playback, erase) for off-tape monitoring.
Motors: Dual-motor (capstan drive + take-up reel) with auto end-stop.
Speeds: 1⅞, 3¾, 7½ ips (4.75/9.5/19 cm/s) for versatility from speech to music.
Reels: Up to 7-inch consumer size.
Performance Specs
Power output: 3W internal elliptical speaker (expandable to external).
Frequency response: ~40 Hz–15 kHz (±3 dB) at 7½ ips (modest for era).
Wow/flutter: ~0.2% WRMS; S/N ~50 dB; 15 transistors total.
Electronics and I/O
Inputs: Mic, radio, phono; automatic/manual level control.
Outputs: External speaker terminals; independent amp operation.
Features: Bass/treble controls, large VU meter.
Physical Details
Dimensions: 455 × 202 × 295 mm (17.9 × 8 × 11.6 in).
Weight: 13.2 kg (29 lb); teak/rosewood finish, table-top/portable design.
Power: AC multi-voltage (110–240 V).
Audiophile Context
Preceding the popular Beocord 2000, this all-transistor mono-monitoring stereo deck prioritizes elegant portability over pro specs, delivering warm B&O sound for home demos; highly collectible today when recapped and belted.