Soviet stationary reel-to-reel tape recorders "Comet" (20 photos)

"Comet-118-stereo"

The network reel-to-reel tape recorder "Kometa-118-stereo" was developed in 1979 at the Novosibirsk Precision Engineering Plant. The tape recorder was prepared for mass production in 1980, but for a number of reasons it was never launched. Only a few prototypes were produced, and in several design options. The "Kometa-118-stereo" tape recorder is intended for recording and playback of speech musical phonograms. The tape transport mechanism is three-motor. The tape recorder provides remote control of all modes of operation of the CVL, dubbing of phonograms from track to track, reverse of the working stroke in playback mode, control of recorded or reproduced signals through built-in speakers or speakers and by dial indicators. There is a noise suppressor in pauses of phonograms and a device for creating artificial reverberation. The belt tension is stabilized in all operating modes. Recommended magnetic tape type A4409-6B. Magnetic tape feed speed 19.05; 9.53 cm/sec. Detonation coefficient at speed: 19.05 cm/sec ±0.1%, 9.53 cm/sec ±0.2%. Rated output power at a load of 4 0m - 2x25 W. Frequency range at the linear output at speeds: 19.05 cm/sec - 40...20000 Hz, 9.53 - 40...14000 Hz. Consumed from electricity network power - 180 W. The dimensions of the tape recorder are 433x503x224 mm. Weight 28 kg. Estimated price - 750...850 rubles.

"Comet-120-stereo"

The "Kometa-120-stereo" tape recorder has been produced by the Novosibirsk Tochmash plant since 1982. The tape recorder is designed to work with A4409-6B or A4309-6B tapes, 34 and 27 microns thick on reels No. 18. A tape recorder can be used to record or playback soundtracks, as well as to amplify AF signals. The tape recorder has a three-motor CVL, remote control for the main operating modes, such as; fast forward, rewind, pause. The model provides mixing of microphone and general input signals, multiple dubbing from track to track, with simultaneous overlay of a signal from any input and listening to the re-recorded phonogram, control of the recorded signal in recording mode and playback level with indicators, pause intervals in recording with a moving tape, mono recording on 2 tracks. There are light indicators for operating modes and network, a device for automatic disconnection from the network, a memory device in the magnetic tape consumption indicator, separate recording level controls, and a thin-compensated volume control. The tape recorder is equipped with two speakers 25AC-309. The working position of the tape recorder is vertical. The tape pulling speed is 19.05 and 9.53 cm/s. Detonation coefficient at a speed of 19.05 cm/s - ±0.1%, 9.53 cm/s - ±0.2%. The operating frequency range on the LV at a speed of 19.05 cm/s is 31.5...20000 Hz, 9.53 cm/s 40...14000 Hz. Harmonic coefficient on the LP at a frequency of 400 Hz at a speed of 19.05 cm/s - 2%, 9.53 cm/s - 2.5%. The relative noise level in the W/E channel is -58 dB. Rated output power 2x15 W. Power consumption from the electrical network is 170 W. The dimensions of the tape recorder are 490x404x213 mm. Its weight without speakers is 23 kg.

"Comet MG-209"

The reel-to-reel tape recorder "Kometa MG-209" has been produced by the Novosibirsk TochMash plant since 1969. The tape recorder ''Kometa MG-209'' (since 1970 "Kometa-209") is designed for recording and playing back phonograms on magnetic tape type CH, 2,6. It is designed for recording from a microphone, receiver, TV, audio pickup, radio line and other tape recorder and allows you to listen to recorded programs on your own speakers or an external amplifier with speakers. You can also listen to the recording on headphones with the speakers turned off, for which there is a socket in the tape recorder. The experimental model of the tape recorder had the function of superimposing a recording on an existing one, but this function was removed in the production device. There is a safety button that mechanically blocks the record button. The tape recorder is equipped with a wired remote control. It is used to stop and start the CVL in recording and playback mode. The tape recorder can also work as a voice recorder, for which there is a slow return button, when pressed, the magnetic tape moves backward at low speed. It is also possible to perform synchronous sound recording together with a movie camera, for which a synchronization socket is provided. Magnetic tape speed 19.05; 9.53; 4.76 cm/sec. Continuous recording time on four tracks using 250 mW coils. magnetic tape at a speed of 19.05 cm/sec 1 hour 28 minutes, 9.53 cm/sec 2 hours 56 minutes, 4.76 cm/sec 5 hours 52 minutes. The range of reproduced audio frequencies is 40...12500, 63...10000 and 63...6300 Hz, respectively. There are separate HF and LF tone controls. Rated output power 2 W. The sensitivity of the microphone input is 3 mV, the pickup sensitivity is 250 mV, the radio network is 10 V. The power consumption from the network is 80 W. Dimensions 400x355x165 mm, weight 12 kg. During its release, changes were made to the tape recorder; in particular, the frequency range of recording and playback was increased. The tape recorder had several design options.

"Comet-212-stereo"

The "Kometa-212-stereo" tape recorder was produced by the Novosibirsk TochMash plant from the first quarter of 1975. The tape recorder is designed for recording sound phonograms onto magnetic tape and their subsequent playback through built-in speakers in monophonic mode or through external speakers in monophonic or stereophonic mode. The CVL is twin-engine and has two speeds: 19.05 and 9.53 cm/sec. The band of recorded and reproduced audio frequencies is 40...18000 and 63...12500 Hz, respectively. Rated output power for internal speakers 3, external 12 W. Power consumption 50 W. Detonation coefficient 0.16 and 0.3%. Dimensions of the device are 405x372x170 mm. Weight 12.5 kg. During the production process, the tape recorder underwent several circuit and design upgrades.

"Comet-212M-stereo"

The reel-to-reel tape recorder "Kometa-212M-stereo" has been produced by the Novosibirsk Tochmash plant since 1982. Class 2 stereo household tape recorder ''Kometa-212M stereo'' is designed for recording sound onto magnetic tape and then playing it back. The device allows you to make mono and stereo recordings from a microphone, radio, electrophone, tape recorder, TV and radio line. The recording level is controlled by dial indicators. The tape recorder has 2 loudspeakers for control listening. You can connect an external speaker or an amplifier with speakers to the tape recorder. Main technical characteristics: Recording medium magnetic tape with a thickness of 25 or 34 microns. Number of recording tracks 4. Tape speed 19.05; 9.53 cm/s. The operating frequency range at the linear output at a speed of 19.05 cm/s is 40...18000 Hz, 9.53 cm/s - 63...12500 Hz. Recording time when using coils No. 18 in stereo mode: at a speed of 19.05 cm/s 1.5 hours, 9.53 cm/s 3 hours. Powered by 127 or 220 V AC mains. Power consumption is about 60 W. Rated output power to external speaker 2x3 W. Maximum 2x12 W. The dimensions of the tape recorder are 170x372x405 mm. Weight without packaging 12.5 kg.

"Comet-212-1-stereo"

The reel-to-reel tape recorder "Kometa-212-1-stereo" has been produced by the Novosibirsk Precision Engineering Plant since the first quarter of 1983. The tape recorder is an upgrade of the basic model ''Kometa-212-stereo'' and is no different from it in design and electrical circuit. Designed for recording soundtracks from any signal sources and their subsequent playback through internal speakers in mono mode and through external speakers in mono or stereo mode. Magnetic tape pulling speeds are 19.05 and 9.53 cm/sec. Operating frequency band 40...18000 and 63...12500 Hz, respectively. Rated output power for internal speakers 3 W, external 2x12 W. Power consumption from the network is 50 W. The dimensions of the tape recorder are 405x372x170 mm, its weight is 12.5 kg. The tape recorder was produced in two external design options.

"Comet-214"

The Kometa-214 reel-to-reel stereo tape recorder has been produced in small series by the Novosibirsk TochMash plant since 1977. The portable stereophonic tape recorder ''Kometa-214'' with linear output is developed on the basis of the ''Kometa-209'' and ''212'' tape recorders. Possible two-channel monophonic synchronous recording from microphone inputs, overlaying a new recording onto an existing one, remote start and stop of the CVL, auto-stop when the tape on the reel runs out, meter counter, separate recording level indicators, mode indication, tone control, short-circuit protection device in the load. The model operates on two 1GD-40 heads. Tape type A4407-6B. Coil number 18. Speeds 19.05 and 9.53 cm/sec. Frequency range at speed: 19.05 cm/s 40...16000 Hz, 9.53 cm/s 63...12500 Hz. Rated output power 2 W. Power consumption from the network is 50 W. The dimensions of the tape recorder are 405x372x170 mm. Its weight is 11.5 kg. Price 260 rubles