Tape recorders "Nota": features and description of models

In the modern world, we are always and everywhere surrounded by music. We listen to it when we cook in the kitchen, clean the house, travel and just ride on public transport. And all because today there are many modern devices, compact and convenient, that you can carry with you.

This was not the case before. The tape recorders were massive, heavy. One of these devices was the Nota tape recorder. It is about him that will be discussed in this article.

The Novosibirsk Electromechanical Plant still exists and now bears the name of the Novosibirsk Production Association (NPO) "Luch". The enterprise began its work during the Great Patriotic War, in 1942. It produced products for the front, which were used in charges for the famous "Katyusha", depth mines, air bombs. After the victory, the plant was redesigned for consumer goods: toys for children, buttons, etc.

In parallel with this, the enterprise mastered the production of radar fuses, and then - components for tactical missiles. However, he did not stop working on civilian goods, developing household radio-technical products. In 1956, the Taiga electrogramophone became the first "swallow", and already in 1964 the legendary "Note" was produced here.

The device quickly became popular with consumers. Many of those who already used a reel-to-reel tape recorder at home easily changed it to this more modern unit. A total of 15 models were developed under this brand.... For 30 years, 6 million Nota products have left the assembly line of the enterprise.

It was possible to record sounds and music on a reel-to-reel deck. But the tape recorder could not reproduce it: it was necessary to connect the set-top box with an amplifier, the role of which could be played by a radio receiver, TV, player.

The first tape recorder "Nota" was characterized by:

• the lack of a power amplifier, which is why it had to be connected to another device;
• the presence of a two-track recording system;
• speed of 9.53 cm / sec;
• duration of sound reproduction - 45 minutes;
• the presence of two coils No. 15, each length 250 meters;
• tape thickness - 55 microns;
• type of power supply - from the mains, the voltage in which must be from 127 to 250 W;
• power consumption - 50 W;
• dimensions - 35x26x14 cm;
• weighing 7.5 kg.

The reel-to-reel tape recorder "Nota" at that time was considered a high-quality acoustic system. Its parameters and capabilities were much higher than that of other domestic units that were created from 1964 to 1965. It is also worth noting that its cost was lower than that of its predecessors; this also played a role in shaping the demand for the product.

Considering all of the above features of the device, it is not at all surprising that the set-top box tape recorder was popular among the population.

Due to the growing demand, the manufacturer decided that in order to maximize the satisfaction of the needs of music lovers, it is necessary to produce new, improved models of the "Nota" reel unit.

Already in 1969, the Novosibirsk Electromechanical Plant was actively engaged in the production of new models of the tape recorder. So the cassette and two-cassette versions were born.

The entire range is divided into two types - tube and transistor... Let's take a closer look at the most popular models of each type.

Tube tape recorders were the first to be produced.

It was created by engineers in 1969. This is a modernized version of the first unit. Its body was made of high quality steel. This device has been used as an addition to home receivers, televisions or low frequency amplifiers.

Year of birth - 1972. Lightweight mobile device that, if desired, can be transported by simply putting it in a special case.

Tape recorder parameters:

• the speed of the magnetic tape - 9.53 cm / sec;
• range frequency - from 63 Hz to 12500 Hz;
• type of power supply - 50 W electrical network;
• dimensions - 33.9x27.3x13.7 cm;
• weight - 9 kg.

Such tape recorders began to appear a little later than tube tape recorders, since 1975. They were produced at the same Novosibirsk plant, only newer elements, parts, technologies, and, of course, experience were used in the process.

The range of transistor tape recorders is represented by several models.

This is the first transistorized tape recorder in this line. During the development of the soundboard, its predecessor, "Iney-303", was taken as a basis. The device was a four-track monographic attachment. The big advantage of this transistor model was that any audio medium could be used as a source for sound reproduction.

Technically, parameters and functionality:

• the ability to adjust the volume and recording level;
• range - 63-12500 Hz;
• tape movement - 9.53 cm / sec;
• power consumption - 35W;
• dimensions - 14x32.5x35.5 cm;
• weight - 8 kg.

It was produced in 1977. For sound recording, a magnetic tape A4409 -46B was used. Recording and playback could be controlled using a special dial indicator.

It was characterized by the following technical parameters:

• belt speed - 9, 53 cm / sec and 19.05 cm / sec (this model is two-speed);
• frequency range - from 40 to 18000 Hz at a speed of 19.05 cm / s, and 40 to 14000 Hz at a speed of 9.53 cm / s;
• power - 50 W;
• weighing 11 kg.

This unit is considered the first stereo network cassette recorder. With its help, it was possible to reproduce high-quality recordings and phonograms, to record sounds on cassettes. We released this tape recorder in 1986.

It was characterized by the presence of:

• noise reduction systems;
• arrow indicators, with which you can control the recording level and the mode of operation of the unit;
• sendastoy magnetic head;
• Pause mode;
• hitchhiking;
• counter.

As for the technical parameters of this device, they are as follows:

• range frequency - 40-14000 Hz;
• power - 20 W;
• dimensions - 27.4x32.9x19.6 cm;
• weight - 9.5 kg.

The two above-mentioned consoles-decks were very popular at one time, since the audio recording played from them was of very high quality.

The device was released in 1987. This is the first Soviet two-cassette stereo tape recorder.

The device is characterized by:

• belt speed - 4.76 cm / sec;
• range - 40-12500 Hz;
• power level - 35 W;
• dimensions - 43x30x13.5 cm;
• weighing 9 kg.

Probably, in the modern world in which we live, no one uses such devices.But even despite this, they are considered rarities and can to this day be part of a large collection of some inveterate music lover.

Soviet tape recorders "Nota" were made of such high quality that they are able to work perfectly to this day, pleasing with the quality of sound recording and reproduction.

An overview of the Nota-225-stereo tape recorder in the video below.