Recent content by discjunkie

That’s awesome! I think you got it! :D Thank you so much!

I already made a thread on the Mindhunter reel to reel player (Sony TC-5550-2 aka Sony TC-510-2) and it’s microphone (Marantz Superscope Cardiod Condenser Microphone, Model EC-5) but now I want to identify another microphone seen on the show. As of season 2 the show moves away from the reel to...

I know it’s been a long time but I made a lengthy video on my Mindhunter reel to reel obsession where I go into a lot of the stuff that was gathered from this thread. Plus, I even open the machine to attempt some repairs. Hopefully this can be of help to someone. :)

Ever since I first saw Richard Stanley’s DUST DEVIL (1992) I’ve been really fascinated with the title character and his mysterious looking ”duster coat”. I know duster coats arent uncommon but does anyone have a clue as to what those things on his back are? I always thought they looked like...

Also, does anyone know the size of the reels? (Ive found some that look similar but they appear to excist in both 13cm and 18cm diameter)

OH, COME ON!!!!! I just spent way to much money on a TC-510-2 and now its suddenly a TC-5550-2!? Can somebody confirm the physical difference between them?

Ah, my screenshot wasnt high resolution enough. Now I see what you mean. This is all incredibly fascinating and just a great help for trying to recreate this thing. Sorry If I keep coming up with new questions but can you give any info on the microphone? Feels like this is the only thing...

Wow... I really didnt expect them to be hand made. So they were actually cut from a sheet of metal or you mean to say that you had metal reel without holes that you cut to look that way? I also cant believe How much they look like the UHER reels... I mean I can hardly tell them apart - right...

I thought the reels would be a piece of cake but after entire evening of googling and browsing Im finding that this particular reel design isnt especially standardized (most reels of this style tend to have only three holes in them creating more of a nuclear symbol than a cross). I think I...

Does anyone have a clue as to what make and modell the microphone is? I originally though this was part of the standard accessories that came with the recorder but now Im not so sure.

My god! I so rarely post stuff on here because Im just not too much of a prop guy except when its something really unique. But every time I post something the responses are incredible. Getting a reply from you is just overwhelming and Im literally getting goosebumps from reading it. I never...

I Did some Googling this afternoon and I actually stumbled over the same thing. And I think you're right. It certainly looks like this might be the one :) http://museumofmagneticsoundrecording.org/images/R2R/vinAd76SonyTC5102Ad.jpg

Ive gotten really into MINDHUNTER recently and was thinking about maybe buying an old fashioned tape recorder. So has anybody been able to figure out the make and modell of the recorder featured in the intro sequence? https://youtu.be/uwoK4eD03xU

Sorry, had to switch to a computer cause I couldnt PM on my phone. You should have it now.

I got one for sale. It's a finished (cut up) replica with red strings and all. Sent you a pm