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Concertone 800 series 'Reverse-O-Matic'

Concertone

USA

Concertone 800 series 'Reverse-O-Matic'

Tape Deck Details

Number of Motors

3

Number of Heads

6

Head Configuration

Stereo

Wow & Flutter

less than 0.1% (7½ ips)

Signal-to-Noise [dB]

50

Dimensions [mm]

Weight [kg]

Year built

1965

Head Composition

Permalloy

Equalization

Frequency Response

30 - 15,000 Hz (7½ ips)

Speed

3¾, 7½

Max Reel [inch]

7

Tracks

1/4 Rec/PB + 1/2 PB

Price

User

Semi-Pro

Additional Information

A two-speed recorder for the serious audiophile, with six heads for bi-directional record and playback (two each of record, playback and erase), three motors for centre-capstan drive, solid-state construction, automatic reversal, true sound-on-sound recording and oversized chrome push-button controls; performance reportedly exceeded the manufacturer's own published specifications.
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