Kudelski - Nagra 4.2 Portable tape recorder

The NAGRA 4.2 is a portable mono full track 6.35-mm (¼ inch) analogue audio tape recorder designed for radio, cinema and television applications.

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Key features
This recorder has three speeds: 38, 19 and 9.5 cm/s (15, 7 ½, 3 ¾ ips), NAB or CCIR standard. Two mic. inputs, switchable to dynamic, T or P (48V) condenser. One voltage or current line input. One direct mixer input, 4.4V or 1.55V balanced line output, depending on the transformer installed.

The NAGRA 4.2 contains separate recording and playback heads for confidence playback, built-in monitoring speaker switchable to source or tape, a reference generator, modulometer, alarm indicator for power supply and tape transport. It also has high-pass filters for recording or playback and a switchable automatic level control and limiter.

Legacy and UseDespite being a mono machine, the quality of its components made it incredibly popular. Today, it remains a highly sought-after piece of vintage audio equipment used by sound archivists, engineers, and musicians who want to utilize its ultra-low noise floor and analog warmth


The original bag has been used incredibly often by local and regional broadcasters.

Very nice machine, Swiss pocket watch recorder :) Superbly built.

with powersupply ,new tape ,used tape ,orginal bag ,recorder is recently serviced

VERY VERY nice machine!