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Ferry Model 5

Ferry

Australia

Ferry Model 5

Tape Deck Details

Number of Motors

3

Number of Heads

3

Head Configuration

Dual-Track Mono

Wow & Flutter

Signal-to-Noise [dB]

Dimensions [mm]

Weight [kg]

Year built

1953

Head Composition

Permalloy

Equalization

Frequency Response

50Hz - 9kHz @ 3.75ips; 50Hz - 12kHz @ 7.5ips

Speed

1⅞, 3¾, 7½

Max Reel [inch]

7

Tracks

1/2 Rec/PB

Price

User

Consumer

Additional Information

Available in four versions: MA (full-track, 3.75 and 7.5 ips), MB (half-track, 3.75 and 7.5 ips), MC (full-track, 1.875 and 3.75 ips), MD (half-track, 1.875 and 3.75 ips). Optional two-stage radio tuner with built-in aerial. Three locally made ELMEC heads with monitoring and PA facilities. Three-motor BSR transport.
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