Technical Details
Brand: Leevers-Rich
Model:E series
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Studio
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:United Kingdom
Release dates:1961 - 1964
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Outputs: XLR, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:( 3 dB): up to 19kHz at 15ips
Wow and Flutter:0.06% RMS. total
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:62 dB Below Peak level
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
This Leevers Rich was built in Croydon, London in 1961.
Previoussly used by the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) as an “out on the field”
machine before they transitioned to Tascam and Studer machines.
This was a professional machine whose rivals at the time in the UK were Ampex and Studer.
The Series E was first introduced in about 1957 and available in various configurations. console, portable and rack-mountable.
Additional Info
Total harmonic distortion: 0.2% between 40Hz and 18KHz / Start time: 900ms to rated wow & flutter / Valve complement: ECC81, EF86, ECC83 / Rewind speed: 2,400ft in 90 seconds / Crosstalk: 45 dB minimum / Tape speed stability: 0.2% from one end of the reel to the other / Outputs: +22 dB at 600ohms / Bias frequency: 60 kHz / half-track stereo