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* Model: N 4506
 
* Model: N 4506
 
* Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1978
 
* Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1978
* Made in: Germany
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* Made in: Austria
* Color: gray/black
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* Color: Grey/Black
* Remote control: no
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* Remote control: Remote Stop/Start socket at rear
 
* Power consumption: approx. 35 W
 
* Power consumption: approx. 35 W
* Dimensions (WxHxD): 555 x 430 x 210 mm
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* Dimensions (WxHxD): 557 x 437 x 210 mm
* Weight: approx. 10.3 kg
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* Weight: approx. 14 kg
 
* Original price approx.: 1'100 DM
 
* Original price approx.: 1'100 DM
  
  
 
'''Connections'''
 
'''Connections'''
* Number of outputs: 2
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* Number of outputs: 4
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** Monitoring
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** MFB speakers
 
** Headphones
 
** Headphones
** line-out
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** Line-out
* Number of inputs: 4
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* Number of inputs: 6
** line-in
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** Line-in
** Microphone
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** Auxiliary
** Phono
 
 
** Tuner
 
** Tuner
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** Phono deck
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** Microphone (2) Left (or Stereo) and Right
  
  
 
'''Technical data'''
 
'''Technical data'''
* Max. coil diameter: 18cm
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* Max. Reel diameter: 7 inch (17.78cm)
 
* Drive: 3 motors
 
* Drive: 3 motors
 
* Heads: 3
 
* Heads: 3
 
* Tracks: 4
 
* Tracks: 4
* Tape speeds: 4,75cm/s 9,5cm/s 19cm/s
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* Tape speeds: 1.875"/s, 3.75"/s, 7.5"/s
 
* Slip:  
 
* Slip:  
 
* Synchronous fluctuations: 0.2% (4.75cm/s) 0.07% (9.5cm/s) 0.05% (19cm/s).
 
* Synchronous fluctuations: 0.2% (4.75cm/s) 0.07% (9.5cm/s) 0.05% (19cm/s).
 
* Pitch fluctuations:  
 
* Pitch fluctuations:  
* Overall frequency response: 35-11000Hz (4.75cm/s) 35-19000Hz (9.5cm/s) 35-25000Hz (19cm/s).
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* Overall frequency response: 35-20,000Hz (7.5"/s), 35-18,000Hz (3.75"/s), 35-11,000Hz (1.875"/s)  
* Signal-to-noise ratio:
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* Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than or equal to -58db @ 7.5"/s and 3.75"/s, -56db @ 1.875"/s
* Signal-to-noise ratio:
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* Wow and Flutter: Equal to or less than 0.15% @ 7.5"/s, 0.2% @ 3.75"/s, 0.3% @ 1.875"/s
 
* Distortion ratio:
 
* Distortion ratio:
 
* Equalization:
 
* Equalization:
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'''Special Features'''
 
'''Special Features'''
* DNL noise suppression
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* DNL noise suppression on playback
* automatic end-of-band shutdown
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* Automatic end-of-tape stop (using foil section)
* rear band control
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* Horizontal or vertical operation
* horizontal and vertical operation
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* Post-fading of unwanted recordings during playback
* subsequent deletion of unwanted recordings during playback
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* Button for cueing during fast winding
* variable rewind speed
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* Variable rewind speed
* controls for input and output level
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* Controls for variable input and output levels
* peak display
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* Two illuminated recording level meters plus overload LEDs
* counter with memory stop function
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* Counter with Zero reset and Zero stop function
* multiplay
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* Multiplay, echo and mixing facility
* motors can be switched off for monitor operation
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* Motors can be switched off for pre-amp only use
* Tape end switch-off at tape end and tape rupture
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* End of tape or breakage auto switch off
* electronically controlled drive
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* Electronically controlled drive
* two microphone inputs
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* Two microphone inputs
* microphone sensitivity adjustable in two steps
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* Microphone sensitivity adjustable in two steps
  
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== Notes ==
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Specification corrections taken from Philips brochure
  
== Notes ==
 
 
* Other models in the same series:
 
* Other models in the same series:
 
** [[Philips N4422]]
 
** [[Philips N4422]]
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** [[Philips N4515]]
 
** [[Philips N4515]]
 
** [[Philips N7125]]
 
** [[Philips N7125]]
 
  
 
== Pictures ==
 
== Pictures ==

Latest revision as of 09:56, 26 August 2022

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Philips
  • Model: N 4506
  • Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1978
  • Made in: Austria
  • Color: Grey/Black
  • Remote control: Remote Stop/Start socket at rear
  • Power consumption: approx. 35 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 557 x 437 x 210 mm
  • Weight: approx. 14 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'100 DM


Connections

  • Number of outputs: 4
    • Monitoring
    • MFB speakers
    • Headphones
    • Line-out
  • Number of inputs: 6
    • Line-in
    • Auxiliary
    • Tuner
    • Phono deck
    • Microphone (2) Left (or Stereo) and Right


Technical data

  • Max. Reel diameter: 7 inch (17.78cm)
  • Drive: 3 motors
  • Heads: 3
  • Tracks: 4
  • Tape speeds: 1.875"/s, 3.75"/s, 7.5"/s
  • Slip:
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.2% (4.75cm/s) 0.07% (9.5cm/s) 0.05% (19cm/s).
  • Pitch fluctuations:
  • Overall frequency response: 35-20,000Hz (7.5"/s), 35-18,000Hz (3.75"/s), 35-11,000Hz (1.875"/s)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than or equal to -58db @ 7.5"/s and 3.75"/s, -56db @ 1.875"/s
  • Wow and Flutter: Equal to or less than 0.15% @ 7.5"/s, 0.2% @ 3.75"/s, 0.3% @ 1.875"/s
  • Distortion ratio:
  • Equalization:
  • Crosstalk attenuation:
  • Cancellation attenuation:
  • Premagnetization and extinction frequency:


Special Features

  • DNL noise suppression on playback
  • Automatic end-of-tape stop (using foil section)
  • Horizontal or vertical operation
  • Post-fading of unwanted recordings during playback
  • Button for cueing during fast winding
  • Variable rewind speed
  • Controls for variable input and output levels
  • Two illuminated recording level meters plus overload LEDs
  • Counter with Zero reset and Zero stop function
  • Multiplay, echo and mixing facility
  • Motors can be switched off for pre-amp only use
  • End of tape or breakage auto switch off
  • Electronically controlled drive
  • Two microphone inputs
  • Microphone sensitivity adjustable in two steps

Notes[edit]

Specification corrections taken from Philips brochure

Pictures[edit]

  • Image: Philips N4506

4506.jpg


  • Excerpt from brochure: Philips N-4506

Philips N-4506-1.jpg


Reports[edit]

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