Brand: Telefunken
The Telefunken Magnetophon 15A is a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured by the German company Telefunken in the 1950s. This particular model,Magnetophon 15A, was the first mass-produced tape recorder designed for home use. The Magnetophon 15A used a standard revolution per minute (RPM) speed of 37.5, and it could record audio on a magnetic tape using an impulse coding technique commonly known as Frequency Modulation (FM). The recorder had two-channel stereo capability, making it one of the first such devices in the world.The machine weighed around 22 kg (48 lbs) and measured approximately 72 x 38 x 22 cm (28.3 x 15 x 8.7 inches), making it larger and more substantial than contemporary tape recorders.The Magnetophon 15A was also the first recorder designed to be operated by the user without the aid of a professional recording engineer or technician. Its user-friendly controls made it possible for hobbyists and amateurs to record their own music or spoken-word content.Overall, the Telefunken Magnetophon 15A was a groundbreaking product, paving the way for further advancements in home recording and music production technology. Its rediscovery and restoration today continue to illustrate the historical significance of this early digital tool for creative composition and recording.