Stellavox SM 5A
Stellavox
Switzerland
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
1
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
0.15%
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
50
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
2.7
Year built
1960s
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
IEC
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15 kHz
Speed
7½
Max Reel [inch]
3.5
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Pro
Additional Information
The Stellavox SM 5A is a lightweight, professional portable reel-to-reel tape recorder from the early 1960s, designed primarily for field recording and reportage.
Type: Portable reel-to-reel tape recorder
Weight: Approximately 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Tape Speed: Single speed, 7½ inches per second (ips)
Reel Size: Supports reels up to 3½ inches in diameter
Track Configuration: Mono (full track) recording and playback
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Approximately -50 dB (weighted)
Frequency Response: Typical of professional recorders of the era, likely around 30 Hz to 15 kHz (exact specs not widely documented)
Power Supply: Battery-operated, suitable for portable use
Construction: Compact and robust, designed for professional use in the field
Additional Features:
Simple operation with one fixed tape speed
Suitable for radio reporters and location sound recording
Reliable Swiss mechanical engineering and audio quality