Precision Instrumentation recorder HP3964 4 tracks

Hewlett-Packard, (HP); Palo Alto, CA

  • Year
  • 1977
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 263843

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 100-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
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  • Model: Precision Instrumentation recorder HP3964 [4 tracks] - Hewlett-Packard, HP; Palo Alto
  • Shape
  • Rack
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 427 x 400 x 256 mm / 16.8 x 15.7 x 10.1 inch
  • Notes
  • Instrumentation Tape recorder 4 channels (HP 3864A)  using ¼” magnetic tape in 7” reels.
    Six tape speeds:15/32 ips to 30 ips controlled by precision servo system.
    Direct signal / FM recording/reproducing
    Bandwidth (Direct Signal) 50 Hz to 2010 Hz at 15/32ips to 64000 Hz at 30 ips.
    Bandwidth (FM)  DC to 156 Hz at 15/32ips to 5000 Hz at 30 ips.
    S/N 38 dB (Direct Record) 48 dB (FM Record)
    Flutter compensation (improves S/N 4 dB to 12 dB in FM mode
    ThD < 2%
    Input Level. 1 V to 30 V (adjustable continuously)
    Input Impedance 100 kohms//100 pF
    Output level: 1 to 5 v peak to peak
    Linearity: 1% from peak to peak output
    Internal signal calibrator
    Meter functions: peak, AC,DC, input or output
    FM e-e mode (record/reproduce connection bypassing the path heads)
    Microphone input and headphones output and  small loudspeaker
    Dimensions: 427 x 400 x 256 mm.
    Weight 29.5 Kg  
    Power 100 to 240 V AC  110W

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 29.5 kg / 64 lb 15.6 oz (64.978 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 8,000.00 dolars
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Author
  • Model page created by Moisés Piedade. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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