Dictating Machine (Emidicta)

Object detail

Accession number

F26.2001

Maker

EMI Records Ltd.

Production period

1940s
1950s

Description

"Emidicta" Dictating machine, Model 2400. Large metal box case painted Olivine green. Two leather carry handles on either side. Turntable on top and thin magnetic vinyl disc.Two arms on top for securing disc and recording. Speed switch on side of turntable. Dial on right side of turntable. Front control panel has several switches, knobs, dials, jacks, and display. Three lights (green, orange, and blue) on front panel. Speaker grill on front. Sockets for power and microphone on back of device. Microphone bracket on left. Microphone included.

Marks

ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. / HAYES, MIDDX. ENGLAND. / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / PATENTS PENDING / BRIT. REG'D DESIGNS Nos 857597 & 858478 Maker's Plate
FOR REFERNCE ALWAYS QUOTE / MODEL No 2400 E/T / & SERIAL No [...] Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium

Credit Line

EMI Records Ltd.. Dictating Machine (Emidicta), F26.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Recorder, Audio Machine, Dictating Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

Hayes Middlesex England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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