Nagra III Analog Portable Reel to Reel Audio Tape Recorder

$800
Item #A14412

The Nagra III is a 1/4” reel-to-reel analog monaural magnetic audio tape recorder designed by Stefan Kudelski and built in Switzerland by the Nagra Company. Renowned for the top quality engineering and sound recording quality, the Nagra tape recorders were embraced by the motion picture, television, radio, and music recording industries. These recording devices operate with the precision of a Swiss watch, and remain one of the finest audio recorders out there. Introduced in 1957, the Nagra III is the most popular model of reel-to-reel tape recorder Nagra produced, with over 10,000 units built. The Nagra III introduced the iconic modulometer and rotary selector that became signatures of Nagra's desgins going forward. Unique features of Nagra tape recorders include the ability to operate in any position, an extremely rugged metal alloy housing, modular electronic components, and the ability to run by either internal batteries or external AC power supply. I have inspected this unit to make sure that it records at all speeds; that it plays back through the headphone jack; that the modulometer works in all of its functions; that the pilotone flag and speed and power flag are working; and that the rewind, playback, and recording controls work properly. During my inspection, I found that the amplifier module for the internal speaker is not working, and so far, I have not been able to source a replacement. All other features are in good working order. This is an excellent, gently used Nagra III and would make a wonderful addition to any filmmaking setup or audio recording studio.