Studer C37 - Tube Reel Tape Recorder In 1961-1970
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Manufacturer: Studer
Model: C37
Type: Professional tape machine
Years of manufacture: 1961 - 1970
Made in: Switzerland
Color: Silver / Grey
Original price approx.: 12,000 DM
The Studer C37 can be considered the recorder that started the Studer legend. In 1960 the Studer C37 and the Revox D36 became the first Revox stereo tape recorder of the 36 series. The Studer C37 is 2 Track stereo reel tape recorder, it used valves, and often installed in a tall wooden console. It had motorised scissors for editing tape recording.
It was first presented in 1960 and for the following 10 years it has been the main protagonist of all the most famous recordings. In 1970 it has been replaced by its heir the A80. Just to mention the most famous artists, The Beatles to record their successful hits, used the J37 that was the 1 inch/4 tracks version of the C37. The modular Dual-Mono tube electronics was an absolute innovation at that time. The different sections are modular and can be pulled out for maintenance, the input and output preamp boards are separate and independent for the two stereo channels. It is the first real Studer Master Recorder. There's not much to say: it's enough to see a C37 opened to admire a galaxy of high precision electro mechanics.
Studer C37 Tech Specifications:
2 tracks stereo master recorder, ¼ inch (6,35 mm)
Tape speeds: 15 - 7.5 ips (38.1 - 19.05 cm/sec)
Equalization: CCIR – NAB (switch selectable)
Tape Reel: AEG-DIN (standard), CINE (EIA) - Trident
Reel size: up to 12"Inch (30,5 cm)
Balanced XLR input and output
Mechanic timer display: Min with Sec
Modular tube electronics, with independent Dual-Mono Rec and Play boards
Spooling time: about 120 sec. for 760 mt. of tape
Power absorption: about 250 W in Play-Rec-Rew
Electric supply 220-240 Volt – 50 Hz
Dimensions: H x W x D, 390 (850 on trolley) x 650 x 510 mm
Weight: about 55 Kg
Made in Switzerland
Manufactured in 1961-1970
Willi Studer - 1912 to 1996
The company "Willi Studer" founded on January 5th, 1948, develops and builds oscilloscopes for high voltage labs.
Studer offered two different versions. The table top model was in a hinged wooden cabinet, which was produced by Walter Wehrli Carpenter in Early ad for the Studer Revox T-26 Dynavox with permission © by Peter Holenstein, Switzerland Hedingen. The apparatus, with built-in wire broadcast connection and two hours coils cost 1,275 Swiss francs. The second device was designed as a synthetic leather case and was sold for 1,470 Swiss francs. In technical terms, both versions were identical. In a tape speed of 19 cm / s (7.5 ips) a play time of 60 minutes was possible with the devices. The operation was performed via a central control switch and the meter via a "magic eye". The approximately 18 Kg (40 lbs) heavy equipment possessed via an output power of four watts, a power consumption of 80 watts and were very easy to use.
Willi Studer - Studer C37 Tape Recorder - Switzerland
