Dictation machine [Confer-Corder BM-146]

Object detail

Accession number

2012.693

Maker

Sony Corporation

Production period

1980s

Description

Sony Confer-Corder, model BM146. There is a main unit, transcriber pedal and ear phones, instruction manual, and a foot controller. Main unit is rectangular, made of plastic and metal. Top of unit has faux-wooden appearance, and has a cassette tape player and speaker. At front of unit is control panel with multiple buttons and switches. At left is "Stand by" switch, which is controlled by key. On left-hand side and back of unit are ports for electrical cables. Power cord extends from back of unit. Foot pedal is grey plastic and rectangular. Earphones have foam around inner ear pieces. Foot controller is black plastic and is contained in its original box.

Marks

Sony Model BM-146 / Confer-Corder / AC 240V~50Hz 30W / Serial No. / 13881 / 3-315-082-01 Made in Japan Maker's Plate
Smiths Sound / Business / Systems / 119 Wellesley St West Ak 1 / Phone 3034098 Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Sony Corporation. Circa 1980s. Dictation machine [Confer-Corder BM-146], 2012.693. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

Japan East Asia Asia

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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