Reel to reel NAB tape deck, Ampex, model 354
Date: 1960
Inventory Number: RS0972a
Classification: Tape Deck
Maker: AMPEX (founded 1944)
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
52 x 41 x 28 cm (20 1/2 x 16 1/8 x 11 in.)
Accessories: plaque (separated)
Description:
Reel to reel NAB tape deck, Ampex, model 354, serial no. 9809, cat. 01-96600-02 AMPEX, SUNNYDALE, CALIFORNIA. Assembled with both control consoles (RS0972b & c)
Signedon deck controls: AMPEX CORPORATION . REDWOOD CITY . CALIFORNIA
Inscribedon plaque (separated from object): AMPEX / SUNNYVALE . CALIFORNIA . U.S.A. / 117 V.A.C. / 2,5 AMPS / MODEL / 354 / SERIAL NO. / 9809 / CATALOG NO. 01-96600-02 / PATENT APPLIED FOR
FunctionThis is a professional stereo (two channel) 1/4 inch record / playback tape deck. The top unit is the tape handling mechanism that contains the motors to drive the tape; the record and playback heads and function controls.
The unit directly below the deck (RS0972b) is the record control which controlled the audio recordings audio levels and tape bias. The unit below the record control unit (RS0972c) is the audio mixer for multiple inputs.
The unit directly below the deck (RS0972b) is the record control which controlled the audio recordings audio levels and tape bias. The unit below the record control unit (RS0972c) is the audio mixer for multiple inputs.
Primary SourcesAmpex Model 354 Operating Manual download.
ProvenanceDavid P. Wheatland, Topsfield, MA.