Technical Details
Brand: Uher
Model:4000S Report
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Portable
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Germany
Release dates:1961 - 1964
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 5"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): Multi
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 50Hz - 22kHz
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
Designed primarily for field and studio work, the half-track Uher 4000 Report was originally released in 1961. Many variants appeared over the next few years (the 4000 L in 1965 pictured left), the 4200 stereo and the Report IC (integrated Circuit) 4200 and 4400 stereo series which were available into the 1980’s. With four playing speeds (15/16 ips to 7½ ips), this battery-operated recorder was capable of a frequency response of up to 20kHz.
The sophisticated motor control system used no less than 8 transistors, 3 diodes and a voltage reference zener diode.
Additional Info
16 ips: 70Hz – 5kHz / Wow & flutter: 0.15% at 7½ ips (audible frequencies only) / Signal to noise ratio: 50 dB or better / Power supply: 4 x 1.5 V flashlight cells,”dry-fit” storage battery or Model 880 mains operated power unit or automobile battery of 6-24 volts / Semiconductor complement: 5 TF65’s, 2 TF66’s, 3 AC117’s, 1 AC120 / Audio output power: 1 watt (push-pull power stage) / Inputs: microphone, radio, phono / Outputs: external loudspeaker, earphones / Speaker(s): single 3¾” x 6″ (95 x 152.5mm) elliptical / Dimensions: 10½ x 8½ x 3¼” (267 x 216 x 82.5 mm) / Weight: (less batteries or power unit) approx. 7 Ibs (3.2 kg) / half-track mono