The Tape Recorder from Netflix MINDHUNTER

[kcpstudio]

I cnc machined the reels out of flat aluminum. The center hubs I CADed and printed the parts and imbedded screw fasteners for the flat heads.

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 down to the bolts.

And in regards to that "KCP" mark you're gonna have to ger a screenshot of it because I really dont see it - it looks totally blank to me

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Here’s a screen cap. Look closely.

Wow... I really didnt expect them to be hand made. So they were actually cut from a sheet of metal or you mean to sa y 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 down to the bolts.

And in regards to that "KCP" mark you're gonna have to ger a screenshot of it because I really dont see it - it looks totally blank to me

 

[discjunkie]

Here’s a screen cap. Look closely.

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 missing right now.

 

[Ckrizek]

Fantastic build! I enjoy reading about the process that goes into a project such as this. Thank you for your expert insight.

I cnc machined the reels out of flat aluminum. The center hubs I CADed and printed the parts and imbedded screw fasteners for the flat heads.




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Here’s a screen cap. Look closely.

 

[remember]

NDA.....remember what that is.....

 

[cuzor]

In a couple of shots (I saw it during the opening credits) you see that it's not Sony TC-510-2 but the Japanese version, the Sony TC-5550-2. This reel-to-reel recorder is some sort of hidden gem. I failed at finding out what that microphone is. Saw a bunch 70s mics on a couple of sites, but not looked exactly the same.

Later they use a Sony TC-D5M. Also a great looking recorder.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

That is a beautiful piece of work KCP!

 

[NSFolsom]

Sony TC-5550-2

It looks great.

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"My woman"? Uhhh....

Hey bro... didn’t realize you were from Michigan. My woman is from Bay City. Awesome fireworks!

 

[discjunkie]

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?

 

[discjunkie]

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)

 

[portland182]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfUBOVhKlEo

This link should answer most questions - TC-5550 is identical but for the Japanese market only

2.24 Model number
8.03 Microphone

Jim

 

[discjunkie]

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.