reel-to-reel tape recorder

  • 1reel-to-reel tape recorder — noun A type of audio recording device that uses reel to reel tape …

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  • 2Tape recorder — For the tape systems used for computer data, see tape drive. A reel to reel tape recorder. An audio tape recorder, tape deck, reel to reel tape deck, cassette deck or tape machine is an audio storage device that records and plays back sounds,… …

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  • 3tape recorder — n. 1) to start; turn on a tape recorder 2) to operate, play a tape recorder 3) to stop; turn off a tape recorder 4) a cassette; reel to reel tape recorder * * * play a tape recorder a cassette: reel to reel tape recorder to operate to start: turn …

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  • 4tape recorder — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. recording equipment, cassette recorder, videocassette recorder, VCR, dictaphone; see also record player . Types and components of tape recorders include: tape deck, cassette deck, tape head, monaural recorder, stereo recorder …

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  • 5British Tape Recorder — They were the first magnetic tape recorders to be manufactured in Britain, and their design imitated that of the tape recorders used by the Germans during the war. Because these multi track recorders were painted EMI green, they then became known …

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  • 6Reel-to-reel audio tape recording — Reel to reel redirects here. For the music group, see Reel 2 Real. For other uses, see roll to roll processing. A reel to reel tape recorder (Sony TC 630), typical of those which were once common audiophile objects. Note the distinctive Scotch… …

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  • 7Capstan (tape recorder) — Capstans are rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and one or more rubber covered wheel, called a pinch roller , which presses against the capstan, thus… …

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  • 8Video tape recorder — VTR redirects here. For other meanings, see VTR (disambiguation). A video tape recorder (VTR), is a tape recorder that can record video material. The video cassette recorder (VCR), where the videotape is enclosed in a user friendly videocassette… …

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  • 9reel-to-reel — ¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : of, relating to, or utilizing magnetic tape that requires threading on a take up reel * * * /reel teuh reel /, adj. of or pertaining to an audio sound equipment system or motion picture camera or projector through… …

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  • 10reel-to-reel — adjective Date: 1961 of, relating to, or utilizing magnetic tape that requires threading on a take up reel < a reel to reel tape recorder > …

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