[ARSCLIST] Travis Tapak tape recorder

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From: Andy Lanset <andy.lanset@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:39:31 -0400
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Friends,

We've just acquired an original piece of WNYC equipment: a Travis Tapak
portable tape recorder.
The transport runs on a spring motor that you crank up like victrola. The
electronics run on
a 67.5 volt "B" battery and two "D" cells. The recording head and
headphone are made by Brush.  The mic input is a 3-pin Cannon connection.
It specifies Scotch 111A and 120A tape on 5" reels. Can anyone tell me more
about this machine and the man I believe made it,  Albert Travis Jr.?
Thanks for your time and consideration.

Andy Lanset, Archivist
WNYC New York Public Radio

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