Technical Details
Brand: Philips
Model:EL 3527
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Country of Manufacture:Netherlands
Release dates:1958 - 1961
Speeds: 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: full-track-mono
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Frequency Response:100 - 7kHz
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
This was a single speed,
half-track mono recorder with a 5″ reel capacity.
The EL 3527 had an amplifier output of 2½ watts and a 4″ circular
speaker which could be used as a straight-through amplifier system.
The microphone, radio and pick-up inputs were mixable and outputs were
provided for external amplifier and external speaker.
An interesting point to note: this was one of Philips first recorders
to utilise a printed circuit.
Additional Info
Bias frequency: 50kHz / Rewind speed: 120 seconds for 270 m long play tape / Audio output power: 2.5 watts / Inputs: microphone, radio & pick-up / Outputs: external speaker, external amplifier / Speaker(s): internal, diameter 4″ (10 cm) / Dimensions: 7¼ x 14 x 13″ (185 x 360 x 330 mm) / Weight: 21 lbs (9.5 kg) / half-track mono