Lanier VIP/C

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     Lanier VIP/C.  Japanese portable cassette tape recorder. Dimensions 180 x 103 x 50 mm with no protruding parts. Weight 850 grams. Dining 6 v, four AA batteries, or battery 4,8 v. It is a quality machine, which could easily be used as a reporter's tape recorder. Made it probably in the late 60's or early 70-ies. Besides the basic functions of an onboard electret microphone, tape counter, the tiny turnout power indicator - the recording level, and switch to a temporary pause. Button "CUE", which has no latch on while pressing cancels included a "standstill". There is also a headphone output, inputs for connecting an external microphone with remote control, and a connector for a network adapter. Batteries are installed in a removable cassette that can replace food in seconds. The battery is the same cassette with four batteries of 1,2 v. Circuit collected on M5106P chip and 7 transistors, 3 of which are used in the stabilizer speed of the engine. Kinematics made soundly, Basically from metal parts. This metal drum is connected to the engine belt, and further work the system of rollers. Second belt used for tape counter. Speaker quality, and the sound of the apparatus is quite decent. For the convenience of wearing the side is beautiful and comfortable leather strap. Pouch leatherette and beautiful, made carefully and with taste. In general, the recorder makes a very good impression, as the appearance and quality of work.

    The device was bought in working condition, complete with holster, battery, 2 cartridges for battery and AC adapter. Photos can be enlarged