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BeoCord 5000 (1975)

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 5000 1975

BeoCord 5000 (1975)

Beocord 5000 was a superior cassette deck with a Sendust tape head, dual capstans and a special servo drive system which secured low wow and flutter-data. Electronic recording level indicators (Peak Programme Meters) and the Fade in/Fade out functions facilitated exceptional recordings of the most demanding types of music. An automatic demagnetizing device helped ensure optimum signal/noise ratio at all times.

 

A Hall generator secured the most reliable automatic stop at the end of play. Because it worked electronically it was superior to mechanical systems which are always subject to wear and tear, stress and strain. Naturally Beocord 5000 incorporated Dolby B Noise Reduction circuits. You could also switch from fast forward to fast rewind, or normal play, without endangering your tapes or damaging the drive mechanism.

Despite these technological refinements Bang & Olufsen still didn’t forget the greatest advantage of the compact cassette – that of convenience. That’s why Beocord 5000 was so easy to use. The logically-arranged easy-touch buttons were clearly marked to aid simple, problem-free operation. An illuminated read-out panel told you the operational status of the deck at all times. The display could be read through the black Perspex cover which protected the cassette housing against dust. The unit had two peak programme meters which reacted faster than conventional VU meters in registering recording level and thus ensuring optimum recording quality.

There were two main design models in the Beocord 5000 range:the three head type 4705 was replaced in 1977 with the twin head 4715/4716 models.

What you need to know is that these were the only cassette deck with a B&O designed mechanism. It was designed to be to cassette decks what the Beogram 4000 was to record players. From a technical point of view, it was way ahead of its time.

However it was stupendously complicated and this hit reliability hard. The three head version hardly ever worked fully and the later two head was only a little better. Gorgeous to look at and packed with features, it will break your heart! B&O replaced this with the Beocord 8000, which had a bought in tape transport….

BeoCord 5000 (1975) Product Details

Type Numbers

4705 (1975 -1977)
4715 (1977 - 1980)
4716 (1977 - 1980)

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Manufactured

1975 - 1980

Colour Options

Teak, Rosewood, Oak, White

BeoCord 5000 (1975) Product Specification

Compact Cassette C60 – C90
Features Dual capstans
Electronic control
Fade function
Tape head Ferrite
Heads 3
Dolby system Yes
Iron oxide tape Yes, automatic
Chromium dioxide tape Yes, automatic
Motors 2
Indicator system 2 Peak Programme Metres
Counter Yes
Stop at the end of tape Yes
Microphone Mono/Stereo
Wow and flutter, DIN < +/- 0.15%
Speed deviation < +/- 0.5%
Fast forward and rewind 60 sec.
Frequency range, DIN 30 – 15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio Chrom. > 56 dB
With Dolby Chrom. > 64 dB
Erasure > 70 dB

Power supply
110 – 130 – 220 – 240 volts
Power consumption 25 – 50 watts
Dimensions W x H x D 47 x 8 x 28 cm
Weight 8.5 kg

Connections: Headphones
Microphone
Amplifier
AUX

Beocord 5000 (Type 4715/4716) Specifications

Types:
4715 (1977- Jan 1980)
USA 4716 (1977 – Oct 1979)

Features: Dual capstan
Electronic controls
Fade function

Tape head
Sendust
Number of heads 2

Dolby system: Yes
Iron oxide tape: Yes, automatic
Chrom tape: Yes, automatic

Motors: 2
Stop at end of tape: Yes

Wow and flutter, DIN
<+/- 0.10 %
Speed variation <+/- 0.5%
Fast foward and rewind 60 sec.

Frequency range, DIN chrom
30 – 15,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio chrome
>56 dB
With Dolby + chrome >64 dB
Power consumption 25 – 50 watts
Dimensions W x H x D 47 x 8 x 28 cm
Weight 8.5 kg

Connections: Microphone 0.1 mV /2.2 komhs
AUX 300mV /57 kohms

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BeoCord 4500

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 4500

BeoCord 4500

Beocord 4500 cassette recorder housed exciting details and distinguished technology. Like Auto Reverse, so you did not need to turn over the tape. Automatic registration of the type of tape, and Bang & Olufsen’s patented HX-PRO recording system that provided optimal sound reproduction. Both in design and technology, Beocord 4500 was a direct extension of Beomaster 4500.

The cassette recorder featured Bang & Olufsen’s own HX-PRO recording system which ensures that recordings are made as perfectly as possible. With the Beolink 1000 terminal or by lightly touching the panel itself, you could select a particular piece of music you wanted to hear. The search system found it automatically whether it was on Side 1 or Side 2 of the cassette. For Beocord 4500 had Auto Reverse so you did not have to turn the tape over.

The recorder was also equipped with Dolby B and knew exactly what type of tape you were using. Beocord 4500 could be used as part of the Beosystem 4500 hi-fi system.

BeoCord 4500 Product Details

Type Numbers

4961 (1988 - Feb 1994)
4965 (AUS) (1988 - Feb 1994)
4962 (GB) (1988 - May 1993)
4964 (J) (1988 - Feb 1993)
4963 (USA) (1988 - Aug 1993)

Manufactured

1988 - 1993

Colour Options

White, aluminium, black

BeoCord 4500 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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BeoCord 1800

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 1800

BeoCord 1800

Beocord 1800 stereo tape recorder

2-Track: 1968 – 1970

4-Track: 1969 – 1970

At the 1969 Hanover Fair Bang & Olufsen and Jacob Jensen were presented with the iF award for no less than 4 products for ‘outstanding industrial design’ including Beocord 1800.

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2-Track: 1968 - 1970
4-Track: 1969 - 1970

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BeoCord 1500 (1979)

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 1500 1979

BeoCord 1500 (1979)

Beocord 1500 matched several Beomaster receivers in design, concept and performance level. It was also technically compatible with non-Bang & Olufsen products. If you simply wanted to record and play back cassettes without any extra refinements or facilities, this deck was for you.

The slanted control panel was logically planned and really simple to use. The VU meters and sliding input control made the setting of correct recording levels easy and accurate. The 3-digit tape counter had a memory function that helped you locate the start of a particular passage of music.

Quality recording and playback was further ensured by the super Permalloy tape head, highly stable motor/drive system and Dolby B Noise Reduction circuit.

BeoCord 1500 (1979) Product Details

Type Numbers

2642 (1979 - Jan 1981)
2645 (GB) (1979 - Dec 1980)

Designer

Manufactured

1979 - 1980

Colour Options

Teak, rosewood, oak, white

BeoCord 1500 (1979) Product Specification

Compact cassette C60-C90
Wow and flutter, DIN < +/- 0.2%
Speed deviation < +/- 1%
Fast forward and rewind 90 sec
Frequency range, DIN 30 – 12,500 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio, DIN Chrom > 56 dB
With Dolby Chrom > 64 dB

Power supply
2642 220V
2645 240V
Power consumption: 25 W

Dimensions W x H x D: 40 x 8 x 25cm
Weight: 5 kg

Connections: AUX
Microphone 0.175 mV / 2.2 kohms

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BeoCord 900

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 900

BeoCord 900

Beocord 900 was the simplest of Bang & Olufsen’s range of cassette-recorders.

Your only task was to choose the type of tape to put in: Cr02 or normal. Beocord 900 had large easy-to-read VU meters and recording controls were separate for left and right channels. There was a socket for a microphone and a push-button for mono recordings.

Tape-heads were made of Super Permalloy, a hard and extremely durable material which ensures a long useful lifetime. Wow and flutter was less than 0.28% (JIS method). Signal-to-noise ratio was better than 50 dB with chromium dioxide tapes.

BeoCord 900 Product Details

Type Numbers

2608 (1973 - Aug 1975)

Designer

Manufactured

1973 - 1975

Colour Options

Teak, Rosewood, White

BeoCord 900 Product Specification

Tape system C60 – C90
Tape type: low noise
Chromdioxid
Tone head Super permalloy
VU metre 2 VU metre
Microphone Mono
Wow and flutter < +/- 0.28 %

Speed deviation < +/- 1.5 %
Fast forward and rewind 90 sec

Frequency range 40 – 12,500 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio > 50 dB
Erasure > 60 dB
Erasure frequency 70 kHz
Radio input 6-100 mV / 47 kohms
Microphone input 75 – 1000 µV / 1 kohm
Radio output 800 mV / 11 kohms
Dimensions H x W x D: 8.5 x 40 x 24cm

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BeoCord 1100 (1975)

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 1100

BeoCord 1100 (1975)

The fact that the Beocord 1100 was equipped with Dolby B Noise Reduction system immediately placed it among the market’s better cassette decks (catalogue 1977 / 78).

It had all the facilities you needed for recording compact cassettes and replaying them through an existing amplifier system. The combined record/playback head was made of Super Permalloy, an extremely durable material which ensured a long useful lifetime and had excellent magnetic properties. Other refinements included an electronic auto stop at end-of-tape and a switch for selecting between chromium dioxide and normal (ferric oxide) tapes.

The setting of correct recording levels was by way of individual controls used in conjunction with VU meters for left and right channels. Beocord 1101 was technically identical to Beocord 1100 but had a different exterior finish.

BeoCord 1100 (1975) Product Details

Type Numbers

2612

Designer

Manufactured

1975 - 1977

Colour Options

Teak, rosewood, oak

BeoCord 1100 (1975) Product Specification

Compact cassette: C60-C90
Tape head: Super Permalloy
Dolby system: Yes
Iron oxide: tape Yes
Chromium dioxide tape: Yes

Stop at the end of tape: Yes
Microphone type: Mono

Wow and flutter, DIN: < +/- 0.3%
Speed deviation: < +/- 1.5%
Frequency range: 40 – 12500 Hz
Fast forward and rewind: 90 sec

Signal-to-noise ratio DIN: >54 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio chrome: >62 dB
Power consumption: 20 W
Dimensions: 40 x 8.5 x 24cm
Weight: 5.3 kg

Connections: Microphones 75 mV/10 Kohms

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BeoCord 1101 (1975)

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 1101

BeoCord 1101 (1975)

The fact that the Beocord 1100 was equipped with Dolby B Noise Reduction system immediately placed it among the market’s better cassette decks (catalogue 1977 / 78).

It had all the facilities you needed for recording compact cassettes and replaying them through an existing amplifier system. The combined record/playback head was made of Super Permalloy, an extremely durable material which ensured a long useful lifetime and had excellent magnetic properties. Other refinements included an electronic auto stop at end-of-tape and a switch for selecting between chromium dioxide and normal (ferric oxide) tapes.

The setting of correct recording levels was by way of individual controls used in conjunction with VU meters for left and right channels. Beocord 1101 was technically identical to Beocord 1100 but had a different exterior finish.

BeoCord 1101 (1975) Product Details

Type Numbers

2613 (1975 - June 1978)

Designer

Manufactured

1975 - 1977

Colour Options

Teak, rosewood, oak

BeoCord 1101 (1975) Product Specification

Compact cassette: C60-C90
Tape head: Super Permalloy
Dolby system: Yes
Iron oxide: tape Yes
Chromium dioxide tape: Yes

Stop at the end of tape: Yes
Microphone type: Mono

Wow and flutter, DIN: < +/- 0.3%
Speed deviation: < +/- 1.5%
Frequency range: 40 – 12500 Hz
Fast forward and rewind: 90 sec

Signal-to-noise ratio DIN: >54 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio chrome: >62 dB
Power consumption: 20 W
Dimensions: 40 x 8.5 x 24cm
Weight: 5.3 kg

Connections: Microphones 75 mV/10 Kohms

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BeoGram 4000C

Bang & Olufsen BEOGRAM 4000C

BeoGram 4000C

The original iconic turntable which set the standard for all record players that came after – reimagined for contemporary use.

Launched in the 1970s, the Beogram 4000 series turntables defined the aesthetic of an era: becoming a classic with music lovers, collected by art museums and included in design history books

Step 1

Disassembly and inspection

Step 2

Refurbishment and restoration

Step 3

Recreation and upgrade

We wanted to revisit the Beogram turntables to celebrate how there are unchanging values which make a product beautiful and unique. Values that have held true at Bang & Olufsen since 1925.

Now, with the Beogram 4000c Recreated Limited Editions, we meticulously source and restore original units. These editions honour our rich heritage, celebrating timeless values while adapting to the modern sound systems.

The Beogram 4000c Recreated Limited Editions is the first instance of Bang & Olufsen’s Classics Initiative: in the near future we will be revisiting more of our most iconic products, reimagining them for now and coming decades.

STEP 1

Disassembly and inspection

The Beogram 4000 series reimagining process begins by bringing the selected turntables back home to Struer, Denmark – the same facilities where they were created. Every Beogram is disassembled manually then thoroughly inspected to assess each unit’s needs.

STEP 2

Refurbishment and restoration

Every single component of each Beogram is painstakingly cleaned. New parts are added – from the smallest screw and ball bearing to the drive belt – ensuring perfect functionality. Once this process is complete, each Beogram is individually tested then fine-tuned until we know it will achieve the precision performance we demand from all of our products.

STEP 3

Recreation and upgrade

We then create new design elements – from the hand-crafted wooden frame to an updated finish on the minimalistic and intuitive control pad – to enhance the original beauty of the Beogram. Our final step is to upgrade the technology – installing a preamplifier and adding a new pickup cartridge – to make the Beogram easily integrate with contemporary home speaker setups..

Innovative looks, innovative technology

The innovative tangential tonearm was striking in its day, and part of the reason the original Beogram was an instant classic. But it wasn’t for looks. The way the tonearm was built made it able to play vinyl at an angle that was as close as possible to the way the record was cut. This made it truthful to the original recording, staying honest to the artist’s intentions.

Jacob Jensen

When Jacob Jensen designed the Beogram 4000 Series turntable in 1972, he was looking to the future of audio design. His aim was to completely rethink the turntable to achieve a better-performing product that would stand the test of time. ‘No-one should care about how bridges are built – the point is to find out how to get to the other side in the best possible way,’ he explained.

The collaboration between Bang & Olufsen and designer Jacob Jensen is legendary, and set one of the most influential standards for product design

BeoGram 4000C Product Details

Type Numbers

BeoGram 4002 – Type 5511, 5513, 5521, 5524
BeoGram 4004 – Type 5525, 5527
BeoGram 6000 – Type 5512

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BeoGram 4000C Product Specification

Pickup Cartridge and Stylus
Pickup Cartridge: SMMC 20 CL (Moving Micro Cross principle)
Stylus: Nude Contact Line Diamond
Recommended tracking force: 1.3 g

Tonearm
Tangential tracking

Frequency range
50, 60 Hz

Playback Speed
33 & 45 rpm

Controls
Automatic pickup movement
Automatic record-size
Automatic speed selection
Electronic lift system
Dial for speed: 2 pointers
Drive system: Belt

Wow and flutter
Wow and flutter, DIN: <± 0.05 %
Wow and flutter, WRMS: <± 0.025 % Rumble Rumble DIN unweighted: > 42 dB
Rumble DIN weighted: >65 dB
Speed deviation: < 0.02 % Speed control range: > 6 %
Dial for speed: 2 pointers
Drive system: Belt

Motor
Controlled synchronous

Stylus pressure range
Stylus pressure range: 0 – 1.5 gram
Channel Separation 1000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Separation 400 – 10.000 Hz: > 20 dB
Channel difference: < 1.6 dB
Intermodulation: < 1%

Materials
Oak Wood
Stainless Steel
Aluminium

Weight
12 kg

Dimensions
49 w x 10 h x 38 d cm

Dust Cover
Hinged and detachable

Power Supply
110 + 130 + 220 + 240 volts

Power consumption
40 watts

Power Frequency
50 + 60 Hz

Wired Outputs
DIN 5-pin
Line out

Compatibility
Beogram 4000c is compatible with all Bang & Olufsen speakers excluding Bluetooth portable speakers. Beolab 20, Beolab 18 and Beolab 17 can connect to Beogram 4000c via Beosound Core.

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BeoVox 1001

Bang & Olufsen BeoVox 1001

BeoVox 1001

The Beovox 1001 was a very similar loudspeaker to the Beovox 1200 (Beosystem 1200 version), but to match the new black finish of the Beomaster 1001 the metal grille was made black.

Sadly, the designers did not take the opportunity to fit a dome tweeter (as fitted to every other Beovox loudspeaker of the period), so the original (and outmoded) 2.5” cone type remained. As the Beomaster 1001 offered the facility of Ambiophonic stereo, 4 Beovox 1001s could be connected, and the model was also suggested for use with the Beogram 1500-1 record player.

BeoVox 1001 Product Details

Type Numbers

6246

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Manufactured

1971 - 1978

Colour Options

Rosewood, Teak, White

BeoVox 1001 Product Specification

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 340 x 280 x 140mm

Power handling: 20W (40W peak)

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BeoVox 3702

Bang & Olufsen BeoVox 3702

BeoVox 3702

Beovox 3702 Type 6244 was a high-fidelity pressure chamber loudspeaker with high specifications and intermediate power handling capacity.

It was a three-unit loudspeaker system, which means that the entire frequency range was covered by three separate units: bass, mid-range and tweeter or treble unit. Its frequency range was 40-20 000 Hz and it had a power handling capacity of up to 40 watts RMS or 75 watts music. Distortion was lower than 1% over the entire range.

The bass unit had a 20cm diameter speaker, the mid-range 8cm, the tweeter 2,5cm. Beovox 3702 met DIN high-fidelity norms.

BeoVox 3702 Product Details

Type Numbers

6244

Designer

Manufactured

1972 - 1974

Colour Options

Rosewood, Teak, White

BeoVox 3702 Product Specification

Dimensions: height 50cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm

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