Technical Details
Brand: Philips
Model:N4408
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Netherlands
Release dates:1968 - 1971
Original Price: $110
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Dimension: 20 x 13½ x 9" (508 x 343 x 229 mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 40 to 16kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.15% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:45 dB
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 29 lbs (13.2 kg)
Additional Details
Description
The N4408 was a quarter-track stereo, all-transistor recorder designed for vertical or horizontal operation with special reel hub-locks fitted for the former. Three tape speeds (7½ , 3¾ and 1 ips) were provided, as was an automatic tape-positioning device for speedy track location, which could invoke the auto-stop function at any given reading on the tape counter. An illuminated track selector could also distinguish between record and play functions. The 6 watt per channel amplifier featured separate bass & treble controls and the two detachable speakers clipped onto the machine to form an attractive lid.
Additional Info
Year 1968 (still selling in 1971)
Price when new (in the UK) £ 110
Track system Quarter-track stereo
Heads Two
Motors One
Maximum reel size 7″
Tape speeds 7½ , 3¾ & 1 ips
Frequency response (all 3 dB) 7½ ips: 40 to 16kHz; 3¾ ips: 40 to 15kHz; 1 ips: 60 to 10kHz
Wow & flutter 0.15% at 7½ ips
Signal to noise ratio 45 dB
Bias frequency 61kHz
Rewind speed 180 seconds for 1800ft
Audio output power 6 watts per channel
Inputs Microphone: 0.2mV / 2Kohms; radio/diode: 2mV / 20Kohms; pick-up: 150mV / 1Mohms
Outputs Radio/diode: 1V / 20Kohms; external speaker: 6 watts / 8ohms (per channel) ;headphones: 0 – 1.5V / 1.5Kohms
Speaker(s) Two 6″ x 4″ elliptical speakers in detachable cabinets
Dimensions 20 x 13½ x 9″ (508 x 343 x 229 mm)
Weight 29 lbs (13.2 kg)