Cipher 1

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From the R-R collection of Reen L

Technical Details

Brand: Cipher

Model:1

Category:Mid High Fidelity

Application:Consumer

Electronics:Tube

Equalization:IEC

Country of Manufacture:Japan

Release dates:1964 - 1967

Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB

Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2

Max Reel Size("): 7"

Number of heads: 2

Head Composition: Permalloy

Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track

# Motors: 1

Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 70Hz - 13kHz

Wow and Flutter:0.2% at 7½ ips

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:32db

Sound quality rating:5 / 10

Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10

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Description

A three-speed (7½, 3¾ & 1 7/8 ips) mono recorder with surprisingly good Specifications for its price.
Two models were offered, the model 1 being a hybrid (utilizing both tubes and transistors) and the model 1-H ( identical to model 1 but with an all transistor amplifier).
A three-digit tape counter was provided as was a dynamic microphone.

Additional Info

Rewind speed: less than 3 minutes for 1200ft / Audio output power: 5 watts / Speaker(s): 6″ x 4″ internal / Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 6½” (356 x 330 x 165mm) / half-track mono

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