Technical Details
Brand: Webcor
Model:2150 Regent Coronet
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1961 - 1964
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 40Hz - 14kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.2 % at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 50 db per channel
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
In
early 1952, the Webster Chicago company (well known for its wire recorders)
changed its name to Webcor. This “regally” named model
appeared in the 1961 Radio Shack catalogue billed as “the new Webcor
Stereophonic High Fidelity Tape deck – the greatest advancement in the
history of tape recording”. Bold claims indeed!
The “special” features listed were:
half or quarter-track stereo record/playback, professional type editing
key, record safety lock, automatic shut-off for amplifier and recorder
mechanism, VU meter, monitor volume control, numerical type tape counter,
individual volume controls, “dual gang” bass & treble controls,
function switch, two microphone inputs, Hi-level input jacks, and Channel
1 and Channel 2 external amplifier output jacks.
Additional Info
Valve complement: 6 tubes including selenium rectifier, DC filaments 1st & 2nd stages / Inputs: microphone and high-level inputs / Outputs: external amplifier, external speakers / Dimensions: 7½ x 1 5 x 15″ (190 x 381 x 381 mm) / Weight: 26 lbs (11.8 kg) / quarter-track stereo