Technical Details
Brand: Geloso
Model:G-268
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Portable
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Italy
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 5"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Half-Track
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Frequency Response:50Hz - 12kHz at 3¾ ips
Wow and Flutter:0.2%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:-50db
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The G268 was very similar to the G258 featured elsewhere on this site. But whereas the G258 was primarily intended for dictation and office use, the 268 was designed for a more conventional role. Like the G258 it was a three speed (3¾, 17/8 and 15/16 ips) half-track tape recorder with a maximum spool size of 5″.
Frequency response at 3¾ ips was quoted as being 50Hz – 12kHz (compared with 80Hz – 6.5kHz for the G258) and output power was 2.5 watts (half a watt more than the G258)
Additional Info
| Specifications at a glance |
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Model
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268 |
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Year
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1962 |
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Price when new (in Italy)
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Lire 58.800 |
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Track system
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half-track mono |
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Heads
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combination record/play head plus erase head in common unit |
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Motors
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one |
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Maximum reel size
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5″ |
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Tape speeds
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3¾, 17/8 & 15/16ips |
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Frequency response
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50Hz – 12kHz at 3¾ ips |
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Wow & flutter
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0.2% |
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Signal to noise ratio
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-50db |
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Valve complement
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12AX7 X 2, 6AQ5 & EM84 |
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Audio output power
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2.5 watts |
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Speaker(s)
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internal elliptical speaker |
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Dimensions
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13 x 8¾, x 6½” (330 x 223 x 162 mm) |
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Weight
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12¾ lbs (5.8 kg) |