Russian Echo Units

[john]

Hi all.

I by mistake, came across these Russian tape echo units. I mentioned them to Charlie but like myself had no knowledge of them. Dates of manufacture are unknown but would say at a guess late 60's or 70's. Maybe some of our European friends can help in identifying them.

Cheers
John

[Deleted]

HI ALL I like the look of the first one , & the 4th one ,,,I wonder if they are valve unit's ,being russian maybe??,,

CHEERS ... barry..

[peterbower]

Hi John

I've seen the one in the 3rd picture down and heard it used. It belonged to Geoff Strachan if you know him.

It was built to the same spec as a T-34 tank and suffered badly from wow and flutter which Geoff thought was caused by the tape going round too many guide 'posts', see picture.
I cannot remember what it's echo sounded like, but get in touch with Geoff for more info.
Peter

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Barry,
I think you might have identified the better sounding ones, going by the number of heads. The last 3 pics (all the same unit?) looks like it would sound similar to a Copicat going by the number of heads and spacings.
The one that has the zigzag tape path looks to be a crazy idea.
Regards,
Charlie