Technical Details
Brand: Philips
Model:EL 3510 / AG8105
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Netherlands
Release dates:1955 - 1958
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Sound quality rating:4 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The first Philips tape recorder to sell in large numbers, the EL3510 was first produced in 1955.
Its relatively cheap price and slim design made it an appealing choice
for those discovering tape recording for the first time.
The machine was driven by a belt, not a rubber one but a long spring
with the ends attached to each other. (see diagram below)
Under the reels were some “Tandberg-like” clutches making the
machine very simple and therefore reliable.
The big knob in the middle controlled everything except volume and tone
(small knobs). The fast forward and rewind worked only when the knob was
pressed downwards.
Between the two small knobs was the DM71 magic eye. It wasn’t the ribbon-like
type but rather looked like an exclamation mark on it’s side where the
dot glowed constantly and the line approached the dot when level increased.