KB Wire Recorder.

A rather rare beast. A 1949 Kolster Brands wire recorder.
The quality is quite amazing considering it's recorded on steel wire.

[videolabguy]

If you don't already know this, the standardized running speed of recording wire is 24 inches per second. About 61 centimeters per second. I also have wire recorder in my queue for restoration soon. It's beautiful that you have a machine that is in such excellent condition. Mine has a metal case and is covered in nicotine. Everyone smoked back then. When a baby was born and got whacked on the bottom, he'd turn to the doc and say, "Got a light?" (Mothers used to smoke up to and including in the delivery room. Laugh. It's funny because it is SO wrong AND true!)

[waynethompson]

I am amazed at the quality of the recording! Didn't think that wire recorders had the degree of fidelity. Thanks for sharing. Can you provide a link to the theory of operation of the wire recorders?

[SwingBandHeaven]

I haven't seen any wire recorders / players here in the uk. My Webster Chicargo I had to import from the US. Wish I could find one here and especially one like this. I guess they must be rare.

[Actranuk]

Surprising good quality. What is the duration of one of those little spools and can you still obtain them?

[BaxorUpGreat]

Unfortunately, it's really hard to evaluate the quality of audio in this video. Hopefully, it's not worth than that out of regular audio cassette we used to use in 90s.

[milesprower]

I think I heard record click/pop in between tracks

[sirsamfay]

Mozart Piano Concerto No 17 in G K453 😀

[gleggett]

Well I dont think TechMoan has covered one of these.

[ninjabluewings]

Is that also a phonograph coz it has a tone arm as well?