Ampex Micro 52

Brand: Ampex

The Ampex Micro 52 is a portable tape recorder that was popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It utilized ¼-inch open-reel tape technology and had a built-in stereo microphone. The Micro 52 was primarily marketed for dictation, note-taking, and recording lectures, speeches, and meetings on the go. It weighed approximately 7.3 pounds and could operate for up to four hours on two AA batteries. The Micro 52 had a sleek and compact design that was easily transportable, making it a convenient tool for professionals and students alike.

• Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
• Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
• Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
• Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
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• Tape Type:
• Noise Reduction:
• Headroom Extension:
• Wow and Flutter: 0.25%
• Distortion:
• Frequency Response: 50Hz to 10kHz
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 45dB
• Analogue Inputs: 70mV (line), 0.1mV (mic)
• Analogue Outputs: 1.5V (line)
• Dimensions: 16-1/4 x 5-11/16 x 10-5/16"
• Weight: 10 lb
• Year: 1970
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