Ampex was very well known for tape recorder quality, and this Micro 14 from circa 1969 is an excellent example of their fine engineering. It has some amazing features, including a unique self contained dynamic microphone. Watch this video to see how Ampex engineered this fine example of vintage legacy audio electronics! ******** Sponsored by: TheVintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame. The name says it all. If you are interested in vintage tape recorders, both reel to reel and cassette, this FREE on-line museum is the place to be! Visit: www.vintagetaperecorderhof.com TODAY! ******** This video explores the Ampex Micro 14 vintage monophonic cassette recorder from circa 1969. As small as a hard cover book, this was a pioneering approach towards the "walkman" style of portable cassette recorders, but pre dates that design by over a decade. This cassette recorder has a unique "built-in" dynamic microphone the likes of which have not been see since! It uses a Philips style transport but an electromechanically governed motor which can actually run in forward AND reverse. This vintage cassette tape recorder arrived at ClydeSight in need of restoration. New belts were installed, the machine was cleaned and lubricated. During this restoration, the AMPEX Micro 14 revealed a little known secret -- how cassette recorder capstan bearings are made! You'll have to watch the video to learn this secret. The Ampex Micro 14 will soon become a part of the Vintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame ...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Amazing AMPEX! Micro 14 Vintage Cassette Recorder
Amazing AMPEX! Micro 14 Vintage Cassette Recorder Video Clips. Duration : 9.95 Mins.
Ampex was very well known for tape recorder quality, and this Micro 14 from circa 1969 is an excellent example of their fine engineering. It has some amazing features, including a unique self contained dynamic microphone. Watch this video to see how Ampex engineered this fine example of vintage legacy audio electronics! ******** Sponsored by: TheVintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame. The name says it all. If you are interested in vintage tape recorders, both reel to reel and cassette, this FREE on-line museum is the place to be! Visit: www.vintagetaperecorderhof.com TODAY! ******** This video explores the Ampex Micro 14 vintage monophonic cassette recorder from circa 1969. As small as a hard cover book, this was a pioneering approach towards the "walkman" style of portable cassette recorders, but pre dates that design by over a decade. This cassette recorder has a unique "built-in" dynamic microphone the likes of which have not been see since! It uses a Philips style transport but an electromechanically governed motor which can actually run in forward AND reverse. This vintage cassette tape recorder arrived at ClydeSight in need of restoration. New belts were installed, the machine was cleaned and lubricated. During this restoration, the AMPEX Micro 14 revealed a little known secret -- how cassette recorder capstan bearings are made! You'll have to watch the video to learn this secret. The Ampex Micro 14 will soon become a part of the Vintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame ...
Ampex was very well known for tape recorder quality, and this Micro 14 from circa 1969 is an excellent example of their fine engineering. It has some amazing features, including a unique self contained dynamic microphone. Watch this video to see how Ampex engineered this fine example of vintage legacy audio electronics! ******** Sponsored by: TheVintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame. The name says it all. If you are interested in vintage tape recorders, both reel to reel and cassette, this FREE on-line museum is the place to be! Visit: www.vintagetaperecorderhof.com TODAY! ******** This video explores the Ampex Micro 14 vintage monophonic cassette recorder from circa 1969. As small as a hard cover book, this was a pioneering approach towards the "walkman" style of portable cassette recorders, but pre dates that design by over a decade. This cassette recorder has a unique "built-in" dynamic microphone the likes of which have not been see since! It uses a Philips style transport but an electromechanically governed motor which can actually run in forward AND reverse. This vintage cassette tape recorder arrived at ClydeSight in need of restoration. New belts were installed, the machine was cleaned and lubricated. During this restoration, the AMPEX Micro 14 revealed a little known secret -- how cassette recorder capstan bearings are made! You'll have to watch the video to learn this secret. The Ampex Micro 14 will soon become a part of the Vintage Tape Recorder Hall Of Fame ...
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