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reel audiotape recorder [1 record]

Record 1 1999-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

An audiotape recorder which uses only audiotapes on reels.

CONT

There are two basic types of taperecorder, namely reel-to-reel and cassette machines.

CONT

The open-reel tape recorder is now a standard audio device in virtually all libraries and schools. In this type of device, a reel of magnetic tape is placed on the supply reel spindle, threaded past tape guides and heads and connected to the take-up reel.

Key term(s)
  • reel to reel recorder

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Magnétophone destiné à recevoir une bande magnétique contenue dans une bobine qui exige d'être chargée manuellement c'est-à-dire dont l'amorce doit être engagée dans le couloir de défilement pour être enfin enroulée sur une bobine réceptrice.

Spanish

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