Technical Details
Brand: Lafayette
Model:RK-137
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1964 - 1967
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 40Hz - 15kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.3%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:40dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
A quarter-track mono record/playback recorder which could play four-track stereo tapes with the addition of
an external amplifier/speaker.
Features included:
two tape speeds (7½ & 3¾ ips). seven inch reel capacity.
VU meter. rugged shift lever for fast forward, rewind, play and record
functions. electronic track selector switch. heavy duty 6″ x 4″ PM speaker and a volume and on/off/tone control.
Both pre-amp and power amplifiers were tube powered.
Additional Info
Channel separation: 46dB / Inputs: microphone, radio / Outputs: stereo tape head, ext. speaker and monitor / Speaker(s): 6″ x 4″ oval speaker / Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg) / quarter-track mono (stereo playback possible with external amp)