| Signal Path | Analog Hardware |
| Dimensions | 24.1 × 39.4 × 10.2 cm (W × H × D); 31.8 × 10.2 × 20.3 cm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Tape Machine: 36lbs (Shipped), Preamplifier: 10lbs (Shipped) |
| Power | 117VAC, 60Hz |
| Frequency Response | 7.5IPS: 40Hz-15kHz ±3dB |
| Speeds (IPS) | 3.75/7.5 |
| Wow & Flutter | 0.35% |
| Fast Forward Time (1200') | 5min. |
| Rewind Time (1200') | 5min. |
| Motor | 4-pole Induction |
| Bearings | Sintered Bronze |
| THD | 2% |
| SNR (0.75V/Channel) | 40dB |
| Equalization | NARTB |
| Bias Erase Frequency | 60kHz |
| Output Voltage | 0.75V |
| Output Impedance | 600Ω |
| Input Impedance | 1MΩ |
| Tube Complement | EF-86, 6AN8 (x2), 6E5, 12AU7, 6X4 |
| MSRP (1961) | $109.95 |
| Channels | 1 Channel |
| Displays | - 6E5 "Magic Eye" · Recording Level
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| Notes | Consists of one TR-1 tape deck with mono, half-track mechanism, one AA-171 tape preamplifier and one microphone.
Updated TR-1A MK-3 with AA-171 in place of TE-1. |
