Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1100
Bang & Olufsen
Denmark
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
2
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
Half-Track-Mono
Wow & Flutter
0.2%
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
350–400 × 250 × 350
Weight [kg]
12
Year built
1967 - 1970
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
IEC
Frequency Response
50 Hz–12 kHz at 7½
Speed
1⅞, 3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
Additional Information
The Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1100 is a late-1960s portable mono reel-to-reel tape recorder (1967–1970), the final mono model in B&O's lineup, using mechanicals shared with stereo Beocord 1500/2000 De Luxe but simplified for stand-alone use with built-in amplification and speaker.
Transport and Format
Tracks: 2-track mono (¼-inch tape).
Heads: Mono record/playback and erase heads.
Motors: Dual-motor transport (capstan + take-up reel).
Speeds: 1⅞, 3¾, and 7½ ips (4.75, 9.5, 19 cm/s); three-speed versatility for speech to music.
Reels: Consumer sizes up to 7-inch; locking lid and carrying handle for portability.
Performance Specs
Power output: 1×10W integrated amp (3W internal speaker, full power with external).
Frequency response: ~50 Hz–12 kHz at 7½ ips (modest mono bandwidth).
Wow/flutter: ~0.2% typical for portable design.
Electronics and Features
Inputs: Microphone, phono, radio; manual or automatic level control (advanced ALC for era).
Monitoring: Large analog meter (more precise than magic-eye tubes).
Controls: Separate bass/treble on amp; independent amp use without tape.
Outputs: External speaker terminals (~8 Ω).
Physical Details
Dimensions/weight: Compact portable (~35–40 × 25 × 35 cm; ~12 kg) with teak/rosewood finishes.
Power: Mains AC; UK prices ~£84–98 in 1968–70.
Audiophile Context
Designed as a self-contained recorder rather than hi-fi deck, it excels at location recording (e.g., events) with usable music playback; warm tube-like tone from solid-state amp appeals to collectors, bridging early Belcantos and stereo Beocords—ideal restored starter for B&O tape history.