Sound box

Object detail

Accession number

2014.161.5

Maker

Commodore Electronics Limited

Production period

1980s

Description

Small black box with holes for speaker, black dial, metal switch, red switch marked "DS", and black switch marked "RES / NMI". Grey, brown, black, red and yellow cords with attachments for linking to computer. See Brief History.

Brief History

This soundbox was used with a Commodore PET computer. The computer, bought in 1978 and predominantly used for business, only played one tone. The soundbox played several tones and was a later purchase to enhance game playing.

Marks

604332 - 83 Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Commodore Electronics Limited. Sound box, 2014.161.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Speaker Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

Taiwan East Asia Asia

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

Subject auto tags

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