Have no idea where this goes. Looking for a service manual that might shed some light. Let me know if you're looking for anything in particular and I can tell you if I have it to spare.
I'm about to get into mine. I was wondering if you could give me any tips. Thanks Scott in Cincinnati Are there belts in these?? Dug my X out of the closet this morning to try and dub an old reel-to-reel tape. Was going to consign the deck to the trash men next week, decided to Google it, and found this web site. The last time I powered up the recorder was probably 10 years ago; everything worked at that time.
Based on this, I assume the electronics are still OK, but the mechanics would need work to make it functional again. If anyone is interested in the deck, please send me an e-mail. If someone is willing to cover the cost of shipping, I'd consider sending it to you.
May not be cheap; we know this things weigh 50 lbs! Would rather NOT attempt to part this out as it's not obvious how to dissemble it and this isn't my area of expertise. As you know this is OLD technology; no easily removed modules, circuitry is point-to-point wiring haven't seen this since the 60's , and the case is made out of wood wood! I recently acquired a used x. It plays great but I can't get it to record on either channel.
The record indicator light comes on but there is no response on the vu meters. Microphones have been tested and they do work. Have the same problem with the line-in jacks. Any suggestions? Have you cleaned the two slide switches that switch the amplifier from play to record? Also, you may need to replace some capacitors in your Roberts. Does anybody know where I can get various knobs for this unit.
The pot metal around the pot metal portion of the start switch of my x has deteriorated. Does anyone have one? You are signin as Visitor. Upgrade your membership. Already a member? Login Register here.
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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Robert Craig left and founded Craig Electronics. Jack Davis' signature above left appeared on a plaque on several of the Rheem Roberts tape recorders.
Comparison of the same reel tape recorder branded by the three companies; Akai, Rheem Califone and Roberts. Roberts tape recorders were also known for the Crossfield head indicated by the "X" on the various tape recorders. Freeman Electronics - Roberts for a brief time in produced tape recorders under the Freeman Electronic Corporation name. Labeling on the Freeman recorders indicated they were a division of Roberts.
Robert Metzner did not mention this when we completed our interview, so anyone that may have additional information, please let us know. Also here are some photos and comments from Tapeheads about the Freeman machines. While going through more of my stuff I found another deck I forgot I had. I used to use it back in the 60's. A Freeman Model Its an odd one and have never found any info on it anywhere nor have I ever seen another one.
Freeman did make a couple of fairly high quality portable mono machines but never saw anything like this from them.
Its from about '61 or ' Built like a friggin' tank and weighs 60 lbs. Extremely well made. Its 3 motor, 4 head quarter track with reverse playback. Its odd that it says "Professional Studio Model" on the head cover. The head cover alone weighs about 5 lbs casting. There are tubes that go from behind the screws to the motor bearings. This thing even has a pitch control!
Everything about this is high quality. The label on the back says "Freeman Corp, a Division of Roberts". It seems to have a lot of US made parts.
All the knobs are cast and machined metal. I am trying to decide on whether to restore this or not. It needs the 2 belts and some capacitors replaced. I remember this thing worked really well 40 or so years ago.
When I was in High School The transport is still in its shipping wood frame. I found this unit in some ones trash curb side! DaveInVA Tapeheads. A Freeman "Senior" portable reel to reel.
I kept this because it is so well built, every bit as nice as a FiCord, maybe even better. Its made by the same Freeman as the model stereo deck I posted about a while back.
This unit is all metal and weighs as much as some full size decks making me wonder just how portable it really is. It has a full size 3 digit counter like big decks and is capstan drive not rim. Has a nice mini meter for battery and recording. The battery compartment is removable and all metal and has a sliding chrome cover. Still has its mic and some accessories like the "Genuine Moo Hide" carry case and some adapters. How do I attain all 4 of the speeds the deck is supposed to playback on.
The tape speed switch at the top of the deck functions and does slow the capstan speed from high to low settings Appreciate any help you can give. Older Akai machines were supplied with a sleeve that you remove to reduce the speed, the sleeve was then placed on a small stub, located just above the head cover so that it does not get lost.
A combination stereo reel-to-reel and 8-track cartridge recorder with the ability to transfer from tape to cartridge. The Akai patented cross-field recording system plus one micron gap heads gave very good frequency response and low distortion.
Other features included: pause control, straight-through amplifier mode, monitoring and input mixing. Audio output was 4 watts per channel RMS into two internal 4" speakers. Akai also made a matching pair of remote speakers. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by Roberts Electronics. To purchase X spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Gallery Requests Search. Submitted by mvpdid on December 7th, Submitted by umd on August 28th,
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