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Mechlabor STM610
Mechlabor
Hungary
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Stacked/Inline
Wow & Flutter
0.1 percent
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
65 - 64 dB
Dimensions [mm]
930 x 700 x 630
Weight [kg]
75
Year built
1976-
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
15 ips 30-18,000 Hz plus or minus 3 dB, 7.5 ips 40 - 16,000 Hz plus or minus 3 dB
Speed
3¾, 7½, 15
Max Reel [inch]
10.5
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Pro
Additional Information
Apparently, there were over 10 different versions of the 610 available. The STM-600 and STM-610 (stereo) were later models that were standalone tape recorders modular in design and had some upgrades and could work with earlier production models, the STM 200 and 210. Apparently, these early models had been quite successful selling over 8000 units. The STM-600 and STM-610 had servo control motors and heads made of Recovac. Digital tape counter, Equalization NAB or CCIR, Stroboscope for tape speed, Auto shut off. These tape machines were used at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, where 2000 units were ordered.
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