Ampex 602 (Ampex) 1956

The Ampex 602 boasted at the time to be the smallest stereo reel to reel for the professional market, though it looks bigger than the none professional Akai recorders, it’s a lot thinner making it even smaller in volume to an Akai M7. These machines where build to a high standard electronically though the casing I have found is not, the amplifiers are two separate units, sometimes these where used on their own as mic amps.

Specifications
Age	1956
Customer	Semi professional
Cost when sold	$995
Control type	Mechanical two lever operation
Max Spool size	7 inches
Speeds	7.1/2 inches/sec
Motors	one, belt driven capstan and large moving pulleys to engage wind
Heads	three, erase, record and playback
Track configuration	2 track stereo
Frequency response	50 - 10,000 Hz
Other tech data	Recorder has balanced microphone inputs not found on domestic recorders
Special features	Boasting at the time, the smallest stereo professional recorder

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