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Budapesti Radiotechnikai Gyar (BRG) M8
Budapesti Radiotechnikai Gyar (BRG)
Hungary
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
1
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
Half-track mono
Wow & Flutter
0.3%
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
42
Dimensions [mm]
325 x 355 x 165
Weight [kg]
9.5
Year built
1962
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
60 - 12,000 Hz (3¾ ips)
Speed
1⅞, 3¾
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
Known as the M8 Calypso, a three-speed tube recorder with a 2-watt built-in speaker, wired pause/stop remote switch and DIN outputs; the first model in BRG's new 'Qualiton' product family, produced until late 1962.
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