Technical Details
Brand: RCA
Model:TR3 Judicial
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1956 - 1959
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Half-Track
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:7½ ips: 70 - 10kHz
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
This was the first RCA recorder to be completely manufactured by RCA. Previously, RCA had their recorders built to their specifications by outside companies.
An attractive recorder, the “Judicial” was finished in light grey leatherette and sported a grey and black colour scheme.
The 7 TR3 was a half-track mono, dual speed recorder with an erase head and a combined record/playback head.
Three speakers, a 6½” woofer and two 3½” tweeters were fitted into the case.
Additional Info
Tube complement: 5879, 12AX7, 6AQ5, 6X4 / Rewind speed: 2 minutes for 1200ft / Audio output: 2 watts / Speaker(s): 6½” woofer and two 3½” tweeters / Dimensions: 9¼ x 18¼ x 14½” (236 x 464 x 369 mm) / Weight: 38 lbs (17.3kg) / half-track mono