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Leevers-Rich produced reel to reel tape recorders from 1961 to 1982 which were manufactured in United Kingdom. These tape recorders targeted the consumer and studio market. The early models of Leevers-Rich tape recorders used tube electronics and later on they transitioned to solid-state tape recorders. The company produced 2 track machines available in 220-240v voltages.
Composer Norman Leevers founded Leevers Rich Ltd
1947 – Started developing tape recorder, the Synchropulse, a transportable 2 track mono recorder that could synchronize with a film camera.
1950 – Opened Leevers Rich Studios based in Wardour Street, in Soho, London and released the Leevers-Rich Series C and D.
Post World War II
1951 – Registered Leevers – Rich Equipment Ltd.
1955 – Leevers Rich Heavy Duty Magnetic Recorder models C5, D2A, and D2B
1960s – Produced data recorders, and custom 1″ 8-track recorders for the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
1961 – Developed Series E.
1980s – Stopped manufacturing tape recorders