Brand: Nordmende
The Nordmende Stereo Recorder 6000 model 4.434A is an old-school stereo recording device that was produced by the German electronics company Nordmende in the 1960s. This particular model, labeled as 4.434A, is believed to be a variant of the original 4.434 model, which was released in 1967. The Nordmende Stereo Recorder 6000 4.434A features a built-in microphone, two high-torque motors that can operate at three speeds (1 78, 3 45, and 7 30 cm/s), and comes with a dedicated tone arm. It is also capable of recording directly from a phonograph, making it a versatile recording device. As a recorder, the Nordmende Stereo Recorder 6000 4.434A operates on two inbuilt stereo radio pick-up tubes, and it uses both an audio-frequency oscilator and an infinite impulse counter (IIC) timer to align the magnetic tape in the recording head. The device's capsule holder assembly employs a fixed condenser microphone inside a cylindrical cover. This model's tape transport system uses a chrome-plated, elliptical stainless-steel tension shaft that drives two take-up reels with a single disc it suspends. Furthermore, the device's internal circuitry features multiple transformers, including a 5-element voltage transformer, a 3-element oscillator transformer, and a 26-mm long-phase oscillator transformer. Overall, the Nordmende Stereo Recorder 6000 4.434A combines traditional analog technology with advanced features to provide high-quality, practical, and innovative recording and listening capabilities. Although it's an old model, it still serves as an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for audio enthusiasts who appreciate vintage technology.