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Vintage Soviet cassette tape recorder Topaz D-202. Which was used by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, KGB, military and other Soviet intelligence services for audio recording of interrogations, reports and more. Supplied in original packaging, it was equipped with an interesting and original set of special accessories. Sale set, in the photos of the lot. Belt speed 2.38 cm/s. Frequency range 250 – 5000 Hz. The voltage at the linear output is 250-400 mV. Speed?? deceleration – 12-25%. Adjustment of rollback time 1-5 sec. The weight of the voice recorder with microphone is no more than 1.8 kg. Recorder dimensions – 211 x 174 x 64 mm. The tape recorder has a good set of functions. The microphone has a main mode switch – record, stop, play, rewind. The microphone can also be used as a speaker, although the voice recorder has a regular speaker with a power of 0.25 W. Recording is carried out from a microphone, telephone (adapter required) or line input. Playback is carried out via line output, microphone-speaker, standard speaker or TM-2 earphone. Also, a hidden microphone, on a suction cup (for discreet mounting). The handheld microphone also has an LED indicator for recording and low battery. Control from a foot controller is possible (2 pieces included). The recorder has controls for volume, tone, rewind and slow playback. When the tape runs out or breaks, a beep sounds, but there is no hitchhiking. The recorder is powered by 6 C batteries or an external 12V 500mA AC/DC adapter (not included). The central contact is negative polarity. The tape speed is 2.38 cm/sec (about half the normal speed) and is not suitable for playing back pre-recorded tapes at standard speed. State of preservation in photographs. The recorder has not been tested for recording and playback at this time. The photographs provided of the lot form the bulk of the description. Actual product images are shown in the ad. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the photographs will be considered as described! Please see photos for a more accurate estimate, just contact me for more information, I’ll be happy to respond. Please check out my other items in my store. As you can see in the photos – it’s in Used Condition. Combine items is possible. Item are carefully packed usually with bubble wrap in carton boxes. In any case, all parcels are delivered. There may be delays, but this has nothing to do with events in my country! All items must be return in original conditions without any physical changes with all of its components. If you have any questions – Please ask! I will try to answer in detail.

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Soviet cassette tape recorder Proton M-402 vintage USSR in a rare box. Subscribe to our store, we have a lot of interesting vintage, retro and antique items.

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Vintage Soviet cassette tape recorder Topaz D-202. Which was used by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, KGB, military and other Soviet intelligence services for audio recording of interrogations, reports and more. Supplied in original packaging, it was equipped with an interesting and original set of special accessories. Sale set, in the photos of the lot. Belt speed 2.38 cm/s. Frequency range 250 – 5000 Hz. The voltage at the linear output is 250-400 mV. Speed?? deceleration – 12-25%. Adjustment of rollback time 1-5 sec. The weight of the voice recorder with microphone is no more than 1.8 kg. Recorder dimensions – 211 x 174 x 64 mm. The tape recorder has a good set of functions. The microphone has a main mode switch – record, stop, play, rewind. The microphone can also be used as a speaker, although the voice recorder has a regular speaker with a power of 0.25 W. Recording is carried out from a microphone, telephone (adapter required) or line input. Playback is carried out via line output, microphone-speaker, standard speaker or TM-2 earphone. Also, a hidden microphone, on a suction cup (for discreet mounting). The handheld microphone also has an LED indicator for recording and low battery. Control from a foot controller is possible (2 pieces included). The recorder has controls for volume, tone, rewind and slow playback. When the tape runs out or breaks, a beep sounds, but there is no hitchhiking. The recorder is powered by 6 C batteries or an external 12V 500mA AC/DC adapter (not included). The central contact is negative polarity. The tape speed is 2.38 cm/sec (about half the normal speed) and is not suitable for playing back pre-recorded tapes at standard speed. State of preservation in photographs. The recorder has not been tested for recording and playback at this time. The photographs provided of the lot form the bulk of the description. Actual product images are shown in the ad. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the photographs will be considered as described! Please see photos for a more accurate estimate, just contact me for more information, I’ll be happy to respond. Please check out my other items in my store. As you can see in the photos – it’s in Used Condition. Combine items is possible. Item are carefully packed usually with bubble wrap in carton boxes. In any case, all parcels are delivered. There may be delays, but this has nothing to do with events in my country! All items must be return in original conditions without any physical changes with all of its components. If you have any questions – Please ask! I will try to answer in detail.

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Frequency range on the line output. 40 – 10,000 Hz when using iron oxide tape. 40 – 12500 Hz for chromium dioxide tape. The coefficient of harmonics on the LV: 4%. Coefficient of detonation: 0.3. Tape drawing speed: 4.76 cm/sec. The level of interference and noise when the noise suppressor is turned on: 53 dB. Nominal output power for the internal loudspeaker: 1 W. Power consumption: 10 W. Overall dimensions (WxHxD): 359x172x85 mm. Weight: 3.3 kg.

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Portable cassette tape recorder “Vesna-207-stereo” was produced by Zaporozhye EMZ “Iskra” since the 4th quarter of 1982. The tape recorder is designed to record mono or stereo phonograms on magnetic tape and play them in mono mode with its own loudspeaker, and in stereo with an external UCU. The LPM uses a contactless electric motor “BDS-0.14M” or a collector. There is a switchable noise reduction system, automatic transfer of the LPM to the stop mode when the power is turned off, the tape ends or the cassette is faulty. Automatic adjustment of the recording level is provided. There are peak overload indicators, an electret microphone, a magnetic tape consumption counter with a “memory” device, a tape type switch. Power supply six batteries of the A-373 type, seven A-343 or through a power supply.

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Rare military cassette recorder VN-75K. It was used only by the military, the KGB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Since 1978, the VM-75K portable military cassette recorder has been producing the Arzamas PSZ named after the 50th anniversary of the USSR. The VM-75K tape recorder (letter K cassette) is designed for recording and reproducing speech and music using MK cassettes. Powered by 6 R14 batteries. Belt speed 4.76 and 2.38 cm / s. Operating frequency range 63… The dimensions of the tape recorder are 265x175x85 mm. There are traces of use. If you have any questions or require further information concerning the item, feel free to contact me.

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Vintage collectible toy Cassette tape recorder “CARPATY” 1993 USSR. Vintage tape recorder “Karpaty”, 1993. In good condition, in original packaging with documents. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact me before purchasing. Take a look at my store, there you will see a lot of interesting things. Despite the current situation in my country, we work and send parcels for you!

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Vintage Soviet cassette tape recorder Topaz D-202. Which was used by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, KGB, military and other Soviet intelligence services for audio recording of interrogations, reports and more. Supplied in original packaging, it was equipped with an interesting and original set of special accessories (see photo). Belt speed 2.38 cm/s. Frequency range 250 – 5000 Hz. The voltage at the linear output is 250-400 mV. Speed?? deceleration – 12-25%. Adjustment of rollback time 1-5 sec. The weight of the voice recorder with microphone is no more than 1.8 kg + additional accessories, packaging. Recorder dimensions – 211 x 174 x 64 mm. The tape recorder has a good set of functions. The microphone has a main mode switch – record, stop, play, rewind. The microphone can also be used as a speaker, although the voice recorder has a regular speaker with a power of 0.25 W. Recording is carried out from a microphone, telephone (adapter required) or line input. Playback is carried out via line output, microphone-speaker, standard speaker or TM-2 earphone. Also, a hidden microphone, on a suction cup (for discreet mounting). The handheld microphone also has an LED indicator for recording and low battery. Control from a foot controller is possible (2 pieces included). The recorder has controls for volume, tone, rewind and slow playback. When the tape runs out or breaks, a beep sounds, but there is no hitchhiking. The recorder is powered by 6 C batteries or an external 12V 500mA AC/DC adapter (not included). The central contact is negative polarity. The tape speed is 2.38 cm/sec (about half the normal speed) and is not suitable for playing back pre-recorded tapes at standard speed. State of preservation in photographs. The recorder has not been tested for recording and playback at this time. As you can see in the photos – it’s in Used Condition. Combine items is possible. Item are carefully packed usually with bubble wrap in carton boxes. In any case, all parcels are delivered. There may be delays, but this has nothing to do with events in my country! All items must be return in original conditions without any physical changes with all of its components. If you have any questions – Please ask! I will try to answer in detail.

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Vintage collectible cassette tape recorder IZH-303 USSR player. A tape recorder from storage, in its “native” factory packaging. It has not been used. Everything in the photo is included device, cassettes, instructions, diagrams, etc. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact me before purchasing. Take a look at my store, there you will see a lot of interesting things. Despite the current situation in my country, we work and send parcels for you!

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Vintage Soviet cassette tape recorder Radiotehnika MP-201 Stereo, made in the USSR Video clip?? . After complete maintenance and adjustment, all dried electrolytic capacitors were replaced, lubrication of the tape drive mechanism. More details can be seen in the photo and video. This is a private sale. I do not guarantee and cannot guarantee continued use after the sale. You get what you see in the photo and video. The radiotekhnika M-201S tape recorder has been produced since the beginning of 1983 by the Riga PO “Radiotekhnika”. The MP is designed to work as part of the Radiotekhnika-101-stereo radio complex, but it can also be used separately. The tape recorder is designed to record phonograms on A4205-3B or A4212-3B tapes in MK-60 or MK-90 cassettes, from a microphone, an electrophone, a TV, a radio, a tuner, a player, another tape recorder and from a radio line both directly and through the UCU. Playback is carried out on external UZCH and stereo phones. The tape recorder has input and tape type switches, a luminescent signal level indicator during recording or playback, a tape consumption counter, a search for phonograms by a counter and zero reset. Brief technical characteristics: Deviation of speed from the nominal 1.5%. Knock coefficient ± 0.15%. Sound frequency range on the tape: Cr – 40… 14000 Hz, Fe tape 40… 12500 Hz The level of interference and noise when the UWB is on -60 dB. The relative erasure level is -65 dB. The voltage on the LV is 400… Power consumption 15 W. Its weight is 8 kg. I have other components for Soviet acoustics Radiotehnika S90, Vega, Amphiton and other repair kits for repairing speakers, spare parts for them. I will be happy to answer any questions and add photos or information upon request. Please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for your interest!

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