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ˈtape reˌcorder
Also with hyphen.
[f. tape n.1 + recorder1.]
†1. A device which records data on ‘ticker’ tape. Obs.
1892W. P. Lombard in Jrnl. Physiol. XIII. 4 The labour of measuring the curves and of computing the total work was so great..that it was found necessary to devise an apparatus which would record automatically the total height to which the weight was lifted. This apparatus, which may be called a tape recorder, consisted of an endless tape. 1922Science & Invention Feb. 935 The accompanying diagram shows a very interesting special arrangement with relay for operating a tape recorder, klaxon or telegraph sounder.
2. An apparatus for recording sounds, etc. on magnetic tape and afterwards reproducing them.
1932B.B.C. Techn. Tables & Gloss. 65/2 Steel Tape Recorder. 1949Consumer Reports Feb. 68/2 The three tape models all proved..substantially more convenient than earlier tape recorders and better than..the wire recorders tested. 1949Electronic Engin. XXI. 369 There will be a selection from the very wide range of G.E.C. sound equipment..and the new G.E.C. Tape Recorder. 1953M. McCarthy Groves of Academe xiii. 252 The psychology student with the tape-recorder. 1964M. McLuhan Understanding Media (1967) v. 63 Radio and gramophone and tape recorder gave us back the poet's voice. 1978J. A. Michener Chesapeake 854 From the moment Amos discovered what those newfangled tape recorders could do, he was satisfied that his..problems were solved.
Also tape recordist, one who makes tape recordings.
1960Guardian 9 Nov. 11/1 The tape recordists were clearly making money out of their activities. 1970J. Earl Tuners & Amplifiers iii. 70 If you are a keen tape recordist then the amplifier should certainly be equipped with at least source sockets for tape replay. |