Mission Improbable: "I Am Concord!" This silly video is a "tongue-in-cheek" look at the Concord F-20 "Sound Camera" reel to reel tape recorder that was popular in the 1960's. It is similar to the little tape recorders used in the TV show: "Mission Impossible", hence the name of the video. The Concord F-20 is a reel to reel tape recorder with a rim drive (a motor spins against a rubber reel table to move the tape.) The video explains and demonstrates the drawbacks of a rim drive tape recorder ...
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23 Comments to 'Mission Improbable – Concord F-20 Sound Camera'
April 3, 2009
Cool. I just bought …
Cool. I just bought a Concord 300 portable recorder. Probably will put a response to this soon…
April 3, 2009
It sure is low fi! …
It sure is low fi! But interesting. You can find them from time to time on E-Bay. They usually overcharge though. Oh, it does sound better than the Craig 404.
April 3, 2009
Boy is that Lo-Fi! …
Boy is that Lo-Fi! But I still want one!
Very nice presentation, as per usual!
April 3, 2009
Great video
Great video
April 3, 2009
Thanks! I remember …
Thanks! I remember seeing this tape recorder on TV and was pretty sure it was “Mission Impossible” but I couldn’t be absolutely sure.
I suffered as a kid with the “rim drive” tape recorders because the capstan drive machines were too expensive at the time. At least among the portables. I guess I am making up for lost time these days, thanks to E-Bay!
April 3, 2009
Interesting-I have …
Interesting-I have one of these, got it new for my birthday in 3rd grade-1969. I was really psyched to get it, especially when I saw it was the same as the one on Mission Impossible! That was real cool for a 3rd grader! Interesting to learn that pinch rollers and capstans were not standard on everything. Thanks
April 3, 2009
I believe this …
I believe this machine came out just before 8 tracks became a common item, however, this machine was still being sold while 8 tracks were around. Not sure on this, would have to look up the dates. I don’t know that much about 8 tracks, as I went the cassette route.
April 3, 2009
So, was this device …
So, was this device before portable 8-track players?
April 3, 2009
Thanks! I’ll be …
Thanks! I’ll be putting up more on this little baby. I made the vids, then lost them, will find them eventually.
April 3, 2009
That’s awesome! I …
That’s awesome! I definitely gotta see the insides!
April 3, 2009
It’s probably DC …
It’s probably DC bias as it IS a rim drive model!
April 3, 2009
I checked the …
I checked the circuit board on this little monster. The amp board is absolutely tiny and very hard to freee up to check. I see no AC Bias coil. It has no fast forward (rim drive) to test that way, and the sound quality is so “hissy” that I’m going to say: DC bias.
April 3, 2009
Thanks, I found it …
Thanks, I found it and left you a 5 star rating and a thank you comment. Very informative and explains why some TRs sound so bad when recording!
April 3, 2009
It’s one that’s …
It’s one that’s recently added. It shows a silver cassette recorder in the picture.
April 3, 2009
Hi Cassette Master, …
Hi Cassette Master,
I don’t know the bias type. It is a cheap machine so I expect it is DC bias. How about a link to the video you mention on Bias? I checked your profile for it, but I couldn’t find it. You’ve got so many videos (which I enjoy very much), I may have missed it. I am sure others would like to learn how to determine bias on thei tape recorders too!
April 3, 2009
Is this Concord AC …
Is this Concord AC or DC bias? By the way I did make a bias video of how to find out the bias.
April 3, 2009
Hi!
I can do a vid …
Hi!
I can do a vid on the Lloyd’s. I still have to do the one on embracing your inner tape recorder. I don’t know if the Lloyd’s is AC or DC biased. It’s a standard design, similar to the Craig of the same time period. The Lloyd’s is pretty rare and hard to find information about.
The Wollensak 5750 is AC biased.
April 3, 2009
I’d like a vid on …
I’d like a vid on that Lloyd’s cassette recorder! I’m also wondering, is the Lloyd’s cassette recorder AC bias or DC bias?
April 3, 2009
Thanks …
Thanks CassetteMaster!
I have sometimes seen this model on E-Bay, complete with box. Major bidding wars when it went up there. I’ve also seen the F-85 (with capstan drive) on E-Bay. It finally sold for $135! But you never know, sometimes you find buy it now things for a reasonable price.
April 3, 2009
WOW! I LOVE that …
WOW! I LOVE that recorder!! I like the way the voice quality is! It has a certain way to it that I like (not the wow). HAHA! Your inner tape recorder! That video I look forward to! I am hoping to find this model!
April 3, 2009
Concorde F20 you’re …
Concorde F20 you’re a star and what a great voice you have. What a novel idea for a video – I’m really looking forward to the next one.
July 15, 2009
Interesting video. I just bought the F-80 today. Has some battery buildup in the Battery box so it is a tossup if it will work. Had the box and all the accessories. Cool!
July 15, 2009
Sorry former post should be F-20 same as the video.
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