Network reel-to-reel tape recorder "Astra".

Tape recorders and radio tape recorders.The network reel-to-reel tape recorder "Astra" has been produced by the Leningrad plant "Tekhpribor" since the 1st quarter of 1960. The Astra tape recorder became the first model from a series of subsequent tape recorders with the name Astra. The tape recorder is intended for recording and (or) playing two-track phonograms. The capacity of the used coils accommodates 180 meters of magnetic tape type 1 or 2, allowing you to get the duration of the sound (recording) up to two hours at the lower of the two speeds. The speed of pulling the magnetic tape in the tape recorder is 9.53 and 4.76 cm / sec. The range of effectively recorded or reproduced sound frequencies at a speed of 4.76 is not narrower - 100 ... 3000 Hz, but at a speed of 9.53 - 100 ... 6000 Hz. The nominal output power of the amplifier is 2 W. Power consumption 90 watts. Dimensions of the model - 450x335x235 mm. Weight 16.5 kg. The price of the tape recorder is 230 rubles from April 1961.