Up close and personal with our professionally shot video. 1964 Roberts 400 10.5 Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Tube Amplifier at 15 IPS with Restored 7.5 IPS Pinch roller with new professional grade rubber. Presented here, after 15 years of meticulous searching and assembly, is the USA edition of the mechanical masterpiece produced by Akai in 1964. Also known as the Akai 345, this was produced by Akai under the Roberts name for sale in the United States. With two 6 on-board speakers, tube pre-amplifier, and amplifier, this phenomenal beast is an all-in-one combination for 4-track playback and recording. Playback speeds are default at 3 3/4 IPS and 7.5 IPS. However, with the provided original 15 IPS adapter, this machine now allows studio-quality playback at 15 IPS (Inches Per Second). Cosmetically, this unit is quite gorgeous with some minor expected wear for being over 55 years old. Our knowledge and experience with this machine is profound and present its beauty above for your enjoyment and careful inspection. Originally this machine was default as a 7″ reel to reel player, but with the original production 10.5″ reel adapter installed, playing any 10.5 reel is now possible (as pictured). This machine is ready for continuous playback for any reel size between 10.5″ to 3″. The pre-amplifier has been fully serviced for the highest quality possible output sound. All heads have been gently and properly cleaned and demagnetized for signal clarity. All motor bearings have been properly lubricated. The external vinyl covering (Which covers the case as shown) has been properly cleaned of dust buildup using a special vinyl cleanser for a beautiful original color restoration. Tube/Valve Complement: (4) 12AD7 , (3) 12AT7 , (2) 12AU7 , (1) 12BH7 , (1) 6X4. Power Output: 8 watts per channel from 12-transistor stereo power amplifier. Controls: Separate bass and treble tone controls; Dual separate microphone and line input controls, 4 simultaneous mixing inputs, playback loudness control track selector and sound-on-sound switch. Rewind time: 36 seconds for 1200 foot reel of tape. VU Meters: Two lighted VU meters (original) are part of the pre-amplifier area. Both fully measure input sound and are always lit up when the unit is powered on. These VU meters typically did not last through the decades due to their fragility. However, we have been able to procure these two working meters to bring this. Machine back to its full potential with original parts. Included: 1964 Roberts 400 Reel to Reel Recorder, Restored 7.5 Pinch Roller (Professionally applied new rubber) Two Akai 10.5″ Metal Reels (One with a full reel of tape of pre-recorded music), 10.5″ Playback Adapter, Roberts 3823 Studio Cardioid Microphone with heavy metal base and original box, Roberts 400 corded Remote, Roberts 400 Glossy Manual, 15 IPS Adapter with Pinch Roller, and two 7 reels with pre-recorded music. All Roberts 400 functions are repaired and operational. This machine allows auto-repeat of a selected time interval in which the machine will automatically stop and rewind to once again enter playback for certain selections of music. This can continue indefinitely. Included in this sale is the highest quality studio microphone ever made for this machine, the Roberts 3823 Dynamic Studio Cardioid Microphone. This microphone has a heavy weight base and a long brushed chrome design. With a response of 40-15.5K Hertz it has an impedance of 50K Ohms. It is 1.25″ x 10.25″ and has a 20′ detachable cable. This microphone weighs in at 1.4 Lbs. This microphone is in near mint condition and. Comes in its worn original box. The cosmetic and sound design of this is absolutely fantastic. More pictures to come! Also included is the original remote control unit which plugs directly into the front of the recorder. With this original accessory you have the option of Stop, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, and Record. This has an extra long cord for use across the room. We provide a 30 day return on this item if you find it not to your liking for any reason. The item “Roberts 400 Reel to Reel 10.5 Tape Recorder Tube Amplifier 15 IPS NEW Roller” is in sale since Wednesday, January 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders”. The seller is “zeluch” and is located in Turlock, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Model: 400
- Custom Bundle: Yes
- Highest IPS Speed: 15 IPS
- Type: Tape Recorder
- Brand: Roberts
- Bundle Description: 1964 Roberts 400 Reel to Reel Recorder, Two Akai 10.5″ Metal Reels (One with a full reel of tape of pre-recorded music), 10.5″ Playback Adapter, Roberts 3823 Studio Cardioid Microphone
