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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; plastic; paper;
Catalogue Number
104.01.0007
Description
Green metal audio announcer, used to play pre-recorded audio - usually advertisements - during broadcasts like radio programs. The announcer consists of a rectangular body with a black plastic handle at one short end, vent slats at the other, and speakers along both long sides. The top of the box f…
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Title
Audio Announcer
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; plastic; paper;
Dimensions
16.4 x 14.8 x 22.7 cm
Description
Green metal audio announcer, used to play pre-recorded audio - usually advertisements - during broadcasts like radio programs. The announcer consists of a rectangular body with a black plastic handle at one short end, vent slats at the other, and speakers along both long sides. The top of the box features the grey metal housing for the tape cartridge - which also has a plug for an external speaker - the power switch, volume control knob, outlet for a remote to be plugged in, and a brown plastic power cord. All of these features can be covered by a removable hinged lid that latches closed above the carry handle. Also contains the instruction manual.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
advertisements
audio equipment
sound recording;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
104.01.0007
Images
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