Dictating Machine (Emidicta)

Object detail

Accession number

F36.2001

Maker

EMI Records Ltd.

Description

"Emidicta" Dictating machine, Model 2400. Large metal box case painted Olivine green. Two leather carry handles on either side. Turntable on top and thin magnetic vinyl disc.Two arms on top for securing disc and recording. Speed switch on side of turntable. "TRANSCRIBE / DICTATE" lever on right side of turntable. Magnet with handle in slot at front. Front control panel has several switches, knobs, dials, jacks, and display. Speaker grill on front. Sockets for power and microphone on back of device.

Marks

Emidicta / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN Printed
ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. / HAYES, MIDDX. ENGLAND. / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / PATENTS PENDING / BRIT. REG'D DESIGNS Nos 857597 & 858478 Maker's Plate
FOR REFERNCE ALWAYS QUOTE / MODEL No 2400 / & SERIAL No W/13 343 Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium

Credit Line

EMI Records Ltd.. Dictating Machine (Emidicta), F36.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Recorder, Audio Machine, Dictating Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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