At WB, we used adapters to fit the 1/4" spindles for European hubs.
AFIK, they are still available.
CB
Corey Bailey Audio Engineering
www.baileyzone.net
------ Original Message ------
From: "Dennis Rooney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: 11/19/2021 1:22:27 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] 220V/50Hz 1/4" Open Reel Audio Playback Decks
>Seth Winner advised me of the following:
>
>They need a European OTARI 5050 B II and III. The B II has the non-locking
>reel tables that are needed when you are using the DIN adapters.
>
>DDR
>
>On Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 3:23 PM Walker, Dave M. <
>[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has an upcoming
>> archival audio preservation project in the country Georgia (Sakartvelo) and
>> is seeking recommendations for 1/4” open reel tape machines natively
>> operable on 220V/50Hz AC. In addition, we are seeking sources for a
>> refurbished machine suitable for preservation work meeting the following
>> specifications:
>>
>> * Capable of handling fragile acetate-backed 1/4” open reel audio tape
>> * Has a minimum of three playback speeds: 3.75 ips, 7.5 ips, 15 ips
>> (38.1 cm/s, 19.05 cm/s, 9.525 cm/s)
>> * Has quarter-track stereo and half-track stereo (NAB or DIN) heads
>> * Operates on 220V/50Hz power without the use of step-up transformers;
>> switchable is okay
>> * Capable of handling reel sizes up to 10.5” (NAB or AEG DIN)
>> * Optional: switchable NAB/CCIR (IEC) EQ
>>
>> If you have any information, questions, or potential sources for
>> professional machines meeting these requirements, feel free to direct
>> responses to me off-list at [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time!
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> -------------
>> Dave Walker
>> Audiovisual Archivist
>> Smithsonian Institution
>> Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
>> Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
>> office: (202) 633-0663
>>
>
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