Various models offered in the Radio Shack Catalogs between 1971 and 1999
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Realistic Model CTR-11
First offered in the 1972 Radio Shack Catalog (page 35), published September 1971
See also the 1972 Parts-Accessories Catalog for blank tape, microphones and other recording needs.
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources.
Realistic Model CTR-12
First offered in the 1972 Radio Shack Catalog (page 34), published September 1971
See also the 1972 Parts-Accessories Catalog for blank tape, microphones and other recording needs.
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources, plus separate volume and tone controls.
BONUS .... The microphone in the picture is a remote-switch version of Panasonic's RP-8131 mic,
which may suggest that their firm built this particular recorder.
Realistic Model CTR-51
First offered in the 1981 Radio Shack Catalog (page 38), published September 1980
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources, plus separate volume and tone controls.
Also has an IN-OUT Automatic Level Control (ALC) switch for voice recording "IN" or music recording "OUT",
as well as a built-in condenser mic, a 3-digit counter and a PAUSE switch.
Realistic Model CTR-68
First offered in the 1986 Radio Shack Catalog (page 39), published September 1985
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources, plus separate volume and tone controls.
Also has an IN-OUT Automatic Level Control (ALC) switch for voice recording "IN" or music recording "OUT",
as well as a HI-LO Mic sensitivity switch, a built-in condenser mic, a 3-digit counter and a PAUSE switch.
Realistic Model CTR-69 ... The Early Version
The Early Version CTR-69 was first offered in the 1992 Radio Shack Catalog (page 34), published September 1991
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources, plus separate volume and tone controls.
Also has an IN-OUT Automatic Level Control (ALC) switch for voice recording "IN" or music recording "OUT",
a built-in condenser mic, a 3-digit counter and a PAUSE switch.
The HI-LO Mic sensitivity switch previously found on the CTR-68 was replaced with
an IN / OUT VOX (voice-activated remote recording control) switch.
Realistic Model CTR-69 ... The Later Version
The Later Version CTR-69 was first offered in the 1995 Radio Shack Catalog (page 48), published September 1994
Features an aux-in jack (⅛ inch mono type) for recording from hi-level sources, plus separate volume and tone controls.
Also has an IN-OUT Automatic Level Control (ALC) switch for voice recording "IN" or music recording "OUT",
a built-in condenser mic, a 3-digit counter and a PAUSE switch.
The IN / OUT VOX (voice-activated remote recording control) switch found on the CTR-69's Early Version
was replaced with a HI / LO / OUT VOX switch.
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