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This is a Sony TCM-939 “Shoe-Box” Compact Cassette Voice Recorder with retractable handle. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. It can run on batteries or off the mains. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, printed user guide, 4 new alkaline batteries (installed) and a Sony 3 pin UK Power supply 220-240V (AC-DC adapter). Please note that this is a mono machine, not stereo. Connecting stereo earphones to a mono machine results in single channel output only. Product Description: Sony TCM 939 – cassette recorder. Product Type: Cassette recorder. Dimensions (WxDxH): 14.4 cm x 23.7 cm x 6 cm. Cassette System: Cassette recorder – mechanical – 150 – 8000 Hz. Speaker(s): 1 x speaker – built-in – 0.4 Watt – 150 – 8000 Hz. Microphone: Microphone – built-in – electret condenser mono. Battery (x4 AA battery) or mains via adapter. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated (as applicable). Finally, it is cleaned and sanitized. Do you provide a guarantee? May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a rare vintage model – a Panasonic RQ-L11 Standard Compact Cassette Voice Recorder. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes – It will not work with microcassettes or minicassettes. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for full cosmetic condition. Includes alkaline batteries (installed) and blank new cassette. Not in original box. Cassette Recording and Playback tested and working. The Panasonic RQ-L11 is a portable, full-size (standard) cassette tape recorder and player originally released around 2002. It was designed primarily as a basic voice recorder and dictaphone for lectures, interviews, and personal notes. Audio Track Configuration: Mono playback and recording. Frequency Response: 180 – 7,000 Hz. Built-in Speaker: 1 x 1.42-inch (3.6 cm) full-range driver. Speaker Output Power: 0.42 Watts. Tape Control Type: Mechanical buttons (Play, Cue/Review, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Stop, and Pause). Auto Shut-Off: Mechanical automatic stop system at the end of the tape. Built-in Microphone: Electret condenser microphone (Mono). Battery Requirements: 2 x AA batteries. Battery Life (Alkaline):Tape Recording: Up to 25 hours. Tape Playback: Up to 18 hours. External Power: DC power input (3-Volt jack). Visual Power Indicator: 3-LED battery level status display. Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.9 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm approx. 3.51″ x 4.52″ x 4.52. Weight: 159 grams approx. 0.35 lbs without batteries. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated. On camcorders, a new battery is normally provided. The unit is then given a clean and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-59V Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder Player – Rare Model with Variable Speed Playback Control. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, alkaline batteries and printed user guide. Not in original box. The Sony TCM-59V Pressman is a high-end, vintage portable cassette voice recorder designed primarily for dictation, interviews, and business recording. Audio System: 2-track, 1-channel monaural recording and playback. Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s standard cassette speed. Frequency Response: Optimized for voice audio, spanning 250 Hz to 6,300 Hz. Built-in Microphone: Flat, omnidirectional microphone integrated directly into the cassette compartment door. Loudspeakers: Unique dual (mono) speakers built into the rear of the device casing for clearer playback without headphones. Power Requirements: 3V DC via two AA batteries or a 3V DC external mains adapter (not included). Voice Operated Recording (VOR). Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated. Finally, it is cleaned and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sanyo TRC-1149 Standard Compact Cassette Voice Recorder Dictaphone. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes – It will not work with microcassettes or minicassettes. It is often used as a portable handheld voice / audio recorder and playback device as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. Common uses include recording dictation, lectures, interviews, notes, etc. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for full cosmetic condition. Includes new cassette, batteries and user guide. Voice activated recording system. 3 digit tape counter. Quick record and review. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated. On camcorders, a new battery is normally provided. The unit is then given a clean and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-453V Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder Player – Rare Model with Variable Speed Playback Control. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, alkaline batteries and printed user guide. Not in original box. Built-in microphone and VOR circuit (Voice Operated Recording). Batteries 2 x 1.5 / 3 Volt. Loudspeaker Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.6 cm = 1.4 inch. Power out 0.3 W max. Dimensions (WHD) 116 x 91 x 43 mm. Net weight 0.2 kg. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated. On camcorders, a new battery is normally provided. The unit is then given a clean and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a rare vintage model – a Panasonic RQ-L305 Standard Compact Cassette Voice Recorder. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes – It will not work with microcassettes or minicassettes. It is often used as a portable handheld voice / audio recorder and playback device as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for full cosmetic condition. Includes alkaline batteries (installed) and blank new cassette. Not in original box. Cassette Recording and Playback tested and working. Cassette Tape Player / Recorder. 25 hour battery life. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. What is the condition of this unit? This item is a refurbished unit and has been tested for full functionality. It is guaranteed to be working. For the cosmetic condition, please review the photos which are photos of the actual item. At dispatch, I will test the item once again to ensure there are no problems. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Internal batteries, belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated. On camcorders, a new battery is normally provided. The unit is then given a clean and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-459V Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder Player – Rare Model with Variable Speed Playback Control. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, alkaline batteries and printed user guide. Built-in microphone and VOR circuit (Voice Operated Recording). Batteries 2 x 1.5 / 3 Volt. Loudspeaker Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.6 cm = 1.4 inch. Power out 0.3 W max. 3-digit mechanical tape counter. Dimensions (WHD) 116 x 91 x 43 mm. Net weight 0.2 kg. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-939 “Shoe-Box” Compact Cassette Voice Recorder with retractable handle. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. It can run on batteries or off the mains. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, printed user guide, 4 new alkaline batteries (installed) and a Sony 3 pin UK Power supply 220-240V (AC-DC adapter). Please note that this is a mono machine, not stereo. Connecting stereo earphones to a mono machine results in single channel output only. Product Description: Sony TCM 939 – cassette recorder. Product Type: Cassette recorder. Dimensions (WxDxH): 14.4 cm x 23.7 cm x 6 cm. Cassette System: Cassette recorder – mechanical – 150 – 8000 Hz. Speaker(s): 1 x speaker – built-in – 0.4 Watt – 150 – 8000 Hz. Microphone: Microphone – built-in – electret condenser mono. Battery (x4 AA battery) or mains via adapter. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-818 Compact Cassette Voice Recorder. This will work with Standard Compact Cassettes. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. It can run on batteries or off the mains. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. This is a 220-240V AC machine if used on AC power. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for full cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, user guide, 3 pin UK power cable. Tested on AC and batteries and working. Please note that this is a mono machine, not stereo. Connecting stereo earphones to a mono machine results in single channel output only. Product Description: Sony TCM 818 – cassette recorder. Product Type: Cassette recorder. Dimensions (WxHxD): 240 x 68 x 148 mm. Weight: 1.1 kg. 2 track 1 channel mono. Speaker: Approx 6.6cm dia. Freq response 100 – 6,300Hz. Power output 400 mW at 10% harmonic distortion. Battery (x4 C battery) or mains AC 220-240V. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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This is a Sony TCM-16 Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder Player. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, alkaline batteries and printed user guide. The Sony TCM-16 is a vintage Pressman portable cassette voice recorder designed primarily for mono dictation, interviews, and classroom use. The primary hardware specifications for the Sony TCM-16 include. Recording System: 2-track, 1-channel monaural (mono). Frequency Response: 250 Hz – 6,300 Hz (optimised for human speech). Microphone: Built-in electret condenser mono microphone. Built-in Speaker: 1 x 3.6 cm (1.42 inches) full-range driver with a 0.2 Watt power output. Tape Type Compatibility: Standard compact cassettes (Type I / Normal bias, such as C60 and C90). Recording Level Control: Automatic Record Level. Tape Controls: Mechanical keys for One-Touch Recording, Play, Stop, and Pause. Search Functions: Cue and Review controls. Battery Life: Up to 11 hours of continuous use. Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.

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