Technical Details
Brand: V-M Voice Of Music
Model:710 & 711
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1956 - 1959
Original Price: $$189.95
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:(±5dB): 7½ ips: 40Hz - 15kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.4% RMS at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than -45dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The 710 ‘Tape-O-Matic’ was a mono recorder which could be converted to stereo playback. It was a two-speed, twin track machine with two speakers and jacks for external amplifier and speaker.
Features included push-button controls, precision tape index counter, twin neon level indicators, auto shut-off, balanced tone control, monitor switch and 3-way input receptacle.
Price when new was $ 189.95
The 711 was almost identical to the 710 except that it was able to replay stereo tapes via an external amplifier/speaker.
Price when new $209.95
Additional Info
Bias frequency: 75kHz / Audio output power: 5 watts / Speaker(s): 6″ x 9″ woofer with 2½ oz Alnico V magnet, 3½” tweeter with 1½ oz Alnico V magnet / Dimensions: 9½ x 14½ x 16″ (241 x 368 x 406 mm) / Weight: 32 lbs (14.5 kg) / twin track mono, stereo playback via external amp