Beocord 3500 was part of Beosystem 3500, a budget-priced system for those who wanted to get onto the Bang & Olufsen bandwagon but could not afford, or did not want to have, the extra features that say, Beosystem 4500 had to offer.
It included specifications such as Dolby B Noise Reduction and a Sendust head for longer life of the recording/playback head, otherwise the features were identical to the Beocord 4500. Its only difference was the grey finish instead of its more expensive brother’s polished surfaces.
BeoCord 3500 Product Details
Type Numbers
4966 (1990 - March 1994)
4967 (GB) (1990 - Feb 1993)
4968 (USA) (1990 - March 1991)
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Manufactured
1989 - 1993
Colour Options
Grey, Black
BeoCord 3500 Product Specification
Compact cassette: C46-C60-C90-C120 Recording system: HX PRO Direct operation: Sensi touch Tape transport system: Auto reverse Search system: Track numbers Noise reduction system: Dolby B NR Tape switch: Auto ferro/chrom/metal Tape head: Sendust
Wow and flutter DIN: <+/- 0.15% Fast forward and rewind: C60 75 sec Frequency range chrome: 30 – 18,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR/ARM: Metal Dolby B NR: >64 dB Chrome Dolby B NR: >63 dB Ferro Dolby B NR: >62 dB
Power supply: 4961 220V 4962 240V 4963 120V 4964 100V 4965 240V Power consumption: 18 W Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7 x 24.5cm Weight: 4.5 kg
Connections: AudioLink
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You had the benefits of the very latest technology with this cassette recorder when it was first introduced. Such as the patented HX Pro recording system which enriched the sound image by giving vastly superior reproduction of the treble range.
You were certain to approve of the wealth of useful features too. For example, if the record finished while you were recording, the tape stopped automatically and restarted automatically when you turn the record over.
When you pressed STOP after a recording, a four-second pause was inserted between tracks with the automatic search system. Clever stuff – all designed to make life easier and more fun. Beocord 3300 was part of Beosystem 3300 although it could also be used as a stand-alone item.
BeoCord 3300 Product Details
Type Numbers
2941 (1987 - Jan 1990)
2945 (AUS) (1987 - May 1988)
2942 (GB) (1987 - Jan 1990)
2943 (USA) (1987 - Jan 1990)
Compact cassette: C46-C60-C90 Recording system: HX PRO Remote control: Terminal 3300 via Beomaster 3300 Direct operation: Sensi touch Auto recording pauses at CD, 4 sec. pauses Auto recording stop at CD, tape end Search system: Pauses in music Noise reduction system: Dolby B Tape switch: Auto ferro/chrom Tape head: Sendust
Wow and flutter DIN: <+/- 0.15% Fast forward and rewind: C60 110 sec Frequency range chrome: 25 – 18,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR/ARM: Metal Dolby B: >64 dB Chrome Dolby B: >65 dB Ferro Dolby B: >63 dB Power supply: 2941 220V 2942 240V 2943 120V 2945 240V Power consumption: max. 20 W Dimensions: W x H x D 42 x 7 x 24.5cm Weight: 3.8 kg Connections: AudioLink
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Beocord 1900 equalled Bang & Olufsen’s top-of-the-line cassette deck (Beocord 5000) in terms of specifications and performance, but it but it did not have the same wide range of facilities and operational refinements.
This does not mean that the Beocord 1900 was difficult to operate. On the contrary, the slanting front panel which contained all the operational facilities made the set’s controls handy and easily accessible. The cassette eject mechanism was air damped so that delivery was gentle and controlled. Two large VU meters enabled accurate setting of recording levels.
The microphones socket was placed discreetly under a sliding panel together with a balance control which enabled signal level adjustment in both channels. All the features which characterised high quality and high performance levels in cassette decks were incorporated. These included a combined recording/play-back Sendust tape head and Dolby B Noise Reduction circuits.
Beocord 1900 used precision techniques that ensured stable tape drive and the highest standards of recording and playback. Yet despite its comprehensive facilities it was easy to use and harmonised comfortably with many different Beosystems.
Beocord 1900 could be made up as part of the Beosystem 1900 or Beosystem2400, when linked together with other compatible Bang & Olufsen products.
BeoCord 1900 Product Details
Type Numbers
2643 (1978 - March 1981)
2646 (GB) (1978 - Dec 1980)
2644 (USA) (1978 - Oct 1981)
The tape-heads in Beocord 1700 were high density ferrite heads which offered high sound quality and a longer useful lifetime than any other type of tape heads available in the mid-1970’s. There was a push button for switching between chromium dioxide and normal tapes in order to secure the best performance from either type. There were two VU meters with dB scales: one for each channel. Recording levels could be accurately adjusted by using the two independent sliders for right and left channels. There was an automatic stop at the end of the tape.
The 3-digit tape counter had a supplementary memory function which automatically stopped the tape at a ‘0’ reading. Sockets for mono/stereo microphone and headphones were hidden under a sliding panel on the top of the unit. Frequency range was 30-14.500 Hz and signal-to-noise ratio was better than 52dB with chromium dioxide tapes. This figure could be further improved by the Dolby noise reduction system which was available as an optional accessory.
The plug-in unit fitted inside the cabinet and after the necessary adjustments, the “filter” button was replaced by a “Dolby” button which was used to switch the system IN or OUT as required. Wow and flutter was less than ± 0.12 % (JIS) or ±0.2 % (DIN).
Beocord 1700 could be used as part of Beosystem 1700 together with suitable speakers.
BeoCord 1700 (1973) Product Details
Type Numbers
4603 (1973 - June 1975)
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Manufactured
1973 - 1975
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BeoCord 1700 (1973) Product Specification
Compact cassette C60-C90 Tape head: Ferrite Memory: Auto stop 000 Wow and flutter: <+/- 0.12% Speed deviation: <+/-1.5%
Fast forward and rewind: 70 sec Frequency range chrome: 30 – 14,500 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio chrome: >52 dB Dimensions: 7.5 x 50 x 23cm
Ferric, chrome or metal tapes could be used. The Sendust tape head, Dolby B circuits and Peak Programme Meter all contributed to high quality recording and playback. You could switch between all modes of play without fear of tangling the tape or damaging the mechanism.
BeoCord 1700 (1981) Product Details
Type Numbers
2662 (1981 - Feb 1983)
2666 (GB) (1981 - Aug 1983)
Wow and flutter DIN: <+/- 0.15% Speed deviation: <+/- 1% Fast forward and rewind: C60 90 sec Frequency range chrome/metal/ferro: 30 – 16,000 Hz +/- 3 dB with MPX filter
Signal-to-noise ratio metal Dolby NR: >66 dB Signal-to-noise ratio chrome Dolby NR: >64 dB Signal-to-noise ratio ferro Dolby NR: >62 dB
Power supply: 2662 220V 2666 240V Power consumption: 20 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 40 x 10 x 26cm Weight: 5 kg Connections: Microphone 0,3 mV /3,3 Komhs
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