Tape Recorder Collection

Tape recorder
Ampex reel-to-reel tape recorder and Gates Radio Company modulation monitor, photographed in recording studio mock-up at Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, Pontiac, Illinois

Singer Mary Hopkin and her record producer husband Tony Visconti seen here leaving Heathrow airport for a months tour of New Zealand. January 1972 72-0066

Sue Todd, trainee journalist, pictured in Newsroom of BRMB Radio, Birmingham, 14th February 1974. BRMB - launching on the 19th - will be the fourth independent local commercial radio station to begin

Welsh comedian Stan Stennett who starred in the BBC light programme Welsh Rarebit 14th January 1953

Jimmy Page, lead singer of rock group Led Zepplin, 1st January 1970. Jimmy Page at his house in Pangbourne led Zeppelin

1986 World Cup Finals in Mexico. Argentina footballer Diego Maradona speaks to former England footballer Bobby Charlton during a training session. June 1986

Sparkie Williams the record making budgie seen here making a recording. 24th November 1958

Soviet Mikrosha computer, 1987
Soviet Mikrosha computer. Exhibition display from the 1980s of a Mikrosha computer that was used in Soviet industry. The 8-bit Mikrosha was produced commercially as a personal computer from 1987

Drum kit, electric guitar, rattles and tape recorder in room with wooden floor

Analog Tape Recorder
United States: c. 1970 A man working with a Sangamo analog 1 inch tape recorder that can take down 14 channels of simultaneous information

1950s tape recorder

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"Capturing History: The Tape Recorder's Timeless Legacy" From the iconic tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7 in 1960, to Sue Todd, a trainee journalist pictured in the bustling newsroom of BRMB Radio in Birmingham, these snapshots showcase the enduring influence of this remarkable device. Welsh comedian Stan Stennett, who brought laughter to countless listeners on BBC's light programme Welsh Rarebit 14th, relied on his trusty tape recorder to fine-tune his comedic genius. Meanwhile, Jimmy Page, the legendary lead singer of rock group Led Zeppelin, immortalized his groundbreaking music with every strum and lyric recorded on this innovative machine. In 1986 World Cup Finals held in Mexico, Argentina footballer Diego Maradona utilized a tape recorder as he shared insights and thoughts that would forever be etched into sporting history. Even Sparkie Williams, an extraordinary budgie known for making record-breaking recordings himself, demonstrated that no creature was too small to leave their mark through sound. Singer Mary Hopkin and her record producer husband Tony Visconti were captured leaving a studio session where they harnessed the power of the tape recorder to create timeless melodies that resonated with audiences worldwide. And Dave Grusin and Stan Britt found themselves immersed in musical magic within London's Central Park Hotel - their collaboration enhanced by the fidelity only a high-quality tape recorder could provide. Through each image and story presented here - from Malcolm X's powerful speeches to Sue Todd's dedication as she chased breaking news stories - we witness how this humble yet revolutionary invention has shaped our world. From preserving historical moments to capturing artistic brilliance or simply documenting everyday life; it is clear that the tape recorder remains an indelible part of our collective human experience.