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Leevers-Rich Series C & D
Leevers-Rich
UK
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
full-track-mono
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
more than 45 dB below peak output (unweighted)
Dimensions [mm]
recorder: 330 x 460 x 250, amplifier: 410 x 510 x 290
Weight [kg]
22 (recorder), 11 (amplifier)
Year built
1950-1956
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
50 - 15 kHz (2dB)
Speed
15
Max Reel [inch]
10.5
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
First introduced in 1950, the Series C recorder was a precision portable recorder capable of being run from a 12V battery or from AC mains using an optional power unit. 7 or 9.5 inch spools could be used. Model C-621P (1956) consisted of the mechanical C-6 unit and the Type 21 mixer/amplifier unit. Options included fully equalised off-tape monitoring, audio test oscillator, a synchropulse model for use with film.
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