April 1, 2024
Western Electric 4-A Reproducer
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This is a Western Electric 4-A Reproducer from the 1920s. As stated on a web site it is the phonograph reproducing unit used to pick up the sound from the Victaphone discs which was one of the first methods used to provide sound track for talking pictures. Its great for recording records made between the 1900-1930s. It is magnetic with a clean linear quality. The signal output is huge, with peak output reaching nearly a volt. This means that it can be added directly to most computer sound cards and used with no preamlification. AC, hum, and electronic noise is so far below the signal level that it will never be a problem in the recording. It easily fits with steel phonograph needles. It will also track with some weight, very similar to the conditions used when playing records on the original acoustic equipment(which is what they were designed for). The result is a much quieter recording ,much more in line with the actual tone quality originally intended for. This unit tested good for continuity. It is being sold as is. If you have any questions please email.
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