Uher UMA-1000
Brand: Uher
The Uher UMA-1000 is a portable tube tape recorder that was manufactured in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It was designed for professional use and featured high-quality audio fidelity, making it a popular choice for recording studios and broadcasters at the time.Here are some of its key features:1. 1/2" reel-to-reel format: The UMA-1000 used 1/2" wide tape reels, which were common for mid-century professional-grade recorders.2. Tube electronics: The recorder used vacuum tubes (valves, in British terminology) in its audio circuitry for warm, natural-sounding playback.3. Balanced input/output: The recorder's XLR connectors used a balanced output to minimize external noise and interference.4. Synchronizing adapter: The UMA-1000 had an optional external sync adapter that allowed it to synchronize with a video source, making it a popular choice for film sound recording.5. Replacement options: UMA-1000 models with some additional features like Ampex's Dolby type A noise reduction were released.The UMA-1000 represented the apex of analog recording technology, and its high-quality sound and versatility made it a legendary machine, even as digital recording technology began to take over in the 1970s. Today, well-maintained Uher UMA-1000s continue to be sought after by collectors and musicians who appreciate the unique character and richness of the tube sound.
- Power Output: 150W into 8Ω (stereo)
- Frequency Response: 3Hz to 120kHz
- Distortion: 0.01%
- Speaker Impedance: 4Ω (minimum)
- Input Sensitivity: 1V
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB
- Dimensions: 435 x 160 x 410 mm
- Weight: 18.5 kg
- Year: 1992
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