Up for sale is a vintage1960’sCraig 212 AC/DC powered transistorized mini-reel to reel portabletape deck recorder. Craig 212 where made between 1965-1968. I guarantee thisitem to work as I have replaced the two drive belts with new original belts, oiledall moving parts, cleaned the heads, cleaned capstan drive, cleaned the pinchroller, cleaned switches, and tested the unit forplayback.Tested the unit to play on batteries and on AC/DC power. Since no microphone is included did not test unit for recording. Included is a tapethat I recorded which alsoincludes the original Craig 212 marketing salespitch.Upon arrival if the unit does not work you can return at your expenseinSEVEN days (7) for a refund of your purchase price(will notrefund your return shipping cost). Included is a recorded tape with two reelsas noted.I would say the unit is inexcellent conditionconsidering it is about 45 years old.The caseis in excellentcondition however please note pictures carefully as the pictures are part of the written description.So if you or you know ofsomeone who has reels of tapes from this time period this little machine willplay them back for your listening enjoyment and you can also record the tapesdirectly to your computer (CD ROM) via the extension speaker jack on themachine with the appropriate connector to your computer or you can just useyour computers microphone to get your old tapes saved tothe new digitalformat. The battery compartment is clean and I would say unit is inexcellent condition. This Reel to Reel tape player was used in the early 60’sMission Impossible TV series. Peter Graves was given his “Mission Impossible”via this machine which would then “self-destruct in 5 seconds”.
Featuresinclude:
- Dual tape speeds at 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms and 1 7/8 ips / 4.8 cms(via removable speed sleeve adaptor - included)
- Plays up to 3 ¼ \" reels x ¼” wide tape
- ALC Automatic Level Control for input
- Input level / Volume control
- Single \"T\" function control
- Built-in speaker
- \"Line Out\" can be achieved via External Speaker jack so you canplug this directly into your computer “in” jack.
-Utilizes 6 C-cell batteries or an AC 9 volt powersupply (batteries not included)
-Measures 10\" wide x 8\" deep x 3\" thick and weighs ~ 5lbs
Again, recorder has been gone through and all works greatnow. I used a Craig 212 while in Viet Nam to exchange letters with my familysohence the reason for my hobby. I buy/sell these units on asa hobby and this is my 122unit that I have restored. You will be ready toplay your tapesright out of the box upon arrivalwhenyouinstall your fresh 6 C-cellbatteries.
