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Minivox (Challen) 2
Minivox (Challen)
UK
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
1959
Head Composition
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
Max Reel [inch]
3
Tracks
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
The first transistorised portable tape recorder designed and built in the UK, created by Richard 'Dickie' Stroud (ex-Tannoy, wartime radar) in partnership with Charles 'Chas' Challen of the Challen Instrument Company. A three-motor, single-speed recorder with a 3-inch spool capacity, permanent-magnet erase head, miniature magic-eye modulation display and a 7-transistor amplifier producing about 250 milliwatts, finished in two-tone grey.
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