Technical Details
Brand: Carad
Model:R53PA 'Professional'
Category:Best of Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC (CCIR)
Country of Manufacture:Belgium
Release dates:1964 - 1967
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Voltage(s): 110-120v, 220-240v, Multi
Outputs: DIN
Frequency Response:7½ ips: 40 to 15kHz (all 3 dB)
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8/ 10
Additional Details
Description
A development of the R62PA, the R53PA was in production from 1964 to 1967. Classed as a ‘professional’ recorder, it featured three heads and three motors.
It had two tape speeds (7½ & 15 ips or 15 & 30 ips) , took 7″ reels and came in half or full-track mono versions.
Output was5 watts with an elliptical speaker and five tubes were utilised including an EM84 magic ribbon record level indicator.
A simple remote control facility was provided on the front panel as was a socket for extension speaker
Constar heads were incorporated until 1966 and Bogen heads thereafter.
Additional Info
Bias frequency: 56kHz / Valve complement: EF86,2 x ECC81, EL84 & EM84 / Audio output power: 5 watts, impedance 5Ω / half or single-track mono versions available