Sanyo Micro-Pack 35

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     Sanyo Micro-Pack 35.     The original tape recorder with auto stop function, manufactured in 60-ies in Japan, also called "Channel Master 6546" and "Westinghouse Century", “Westinghouse H29RI”. Model 1964. While a lot of experimenting with different layouts of structures, and this is one of the options, and quite successful. The key difference from other designs, is the original tandem cassette. As a rule, simple recorders of the time the movement of the motor shaft was transmitted to the shaft reel tables. In this case, the coil in the cassette are located one above the other, and both have a rubber coating on the sides facing each other. When the cassette is inserted into a tape recorder, the motor shaft is between them and the other rotates the coil to which it is pressed at the moment. It turns out that the coil combine and function reel tables. Thus, the already simple kinematics optimized to reduce the total volume. At both ends of the tape are adhered aluminum leader tape. They connect the body of magnetic heads, one of which is insulated from the housing. This function activates the auto stop, and the engine stops. Dimensions recorder 163 x 95 x 33 mm. Dining 6 v, four batteries type AA. Coil diameter 60 mm tape can hold about 20 minutes of work. Housing made of cast aluminum alloy is made carefully and with taste. Wiring on a 4 germanium transistors. Weight tape about 800 g. There is a turnout battery power and the recording level, controls engine speed and volume - the level of writing. Mode switch has 4 position - "Rew", "Stop", "Play", "Rec". At the end of the body has connectors (3,5 mm) to connect the microphone and earpiece. Also there is a start button. It must be pressed when the auto stop function is activated to start the motor. In general, the recorder makes a good impression, its a pleasure to hold in their hands. Quality of work for this class of tape is quite decent.

       The device was bought in working condition complete with leather holster. Due to the fact that the rubber coating on the coils dried, to prevent slipping on the motor shaft had to put the nozzle of an elastic plastic.  

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