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Magnecorder PT-6
Magnecorder
USA
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
2
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
full-track-mono
Wow & Flutter
less than 0.3 percent at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
50
Dimensions [mm]
tape mechanism: 457 x 432 x 203, amplifier: 457 x 356 x 203
Weight [kg]
20.9 (mechanism), 14.5 (amplifier)
Year built
1950-1953
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
15 ips: 50Hz - 15kHz (all 2 dB)
Speed
1⅞, 3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
First appearing about 1950, the PT6 underwent very few changes by the time this version, the PT6-AH tape mechanism and accompanying amplifier PT6-J were advertised in the Allied radio catalog of 1955. The transport had two motors, one hysteresis synchronous for all forward functions and a shaded pole motor for rewind only. Earlier versions had a single speed drive with a capstan sleeve for speed change while later versions had both the sleeve and a two speed motor.
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