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Loewe-Opta Optacord 408
Loewe-Opta
Germany
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
full-track-mono
Wow & Flutter
better than 0.2% RMS
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
42dB for a dynamic range of 46dB
Dimensions [mm]
242 x 190.5 x 84.7
Weight [kg]
2.95
Year built
1965-1968
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
3¾
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
West German battery or mains single speed (3 and 3/4 ips) half-track mono recorder priced at 41 pounds in 1965. Efficient motor control circuit. Battery life: 20 hours.
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