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Record deck, ca 1932, by Univolt
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2018
- Univolt record deck, ca. 1932.
CAUTION - IF YOU FIND AN 85-YEAR-OLD ELECTRIC THING LIKE THIS, DON'T JUST PLUG IT IN TO SEE IF IT WORKS! 240 VOLTS AC CAN BE LETHAL! I HAVE CAREFULLY CHECKED IT OUT FIRST. TAKE ADVICE FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Some years ago, we got one of these and made a series of YT videos about it. However, it had the wrong arm, which had been botched onto it, almost certainly in antiquity.
Happily, another one, complete and in fine condition, recently came into our possession, and is described and demonstrated in this video.
The video quality on our early YT uploads is very poor, so this new & cleaner one will supersede the others.
Hoping that you will find it of interest.
There are one or two minor errors of description, which should be self-evident; please overlook these. Also, I use the word ‘Graunchy’ to describe the 78 record played at the end. This isn’t quite the right word; what I meant was, the Dorsey Brothers don’t treat ‘My Kinda Love’ as a gentle piece - quite the contrary. The introduction comes in like a rock-crusher grinding into a pile of large stones, Tommy Dorsey’s blistering trumpet in the forefront! 8^)
Another great class. Congratulations & Thanks!
I really like some of the music you share, so many thanks for that.
Vwestlife brought me to your channel. A great channel it is! Loved your laugh in the video when the c clip went flying haha
Immensely interesting as usual. Nice film work. and Bing!
What a wonderful player is that, maybe in his time ahead.
And then again an excellent sound!
Norman, thanks again for this great video and a greeting from the Netherlands.
Hi there Ben, and thanks for writing again. The next project is a ~1925 acoustic vertical cut home recorder, using wax discs. But there's a lot of work to be done yet! Great to see that you also collect tape recorders - there are many that must be quite scarce today. I recall among others, Butoba, Timbra, Saja &c from the 1960s... Best 73, Norman G4LQF.
Never knew, that the concept "moving tonearm right turns on" is so old. Had an 1950's player with the same way of setting on, a 1970's one (one of the last ones without lift function).
What a nice turntable, I love when things are made to be easily serviceable.
Thanks for writing. Yes, it's a lovely little machine. Often, in the old days, they made things that were very hard to take apart - and nearly impossible to put back together! But not this one... Cheers, Norman.
Have you measured the stylus pressure on this unit? Have a great day 73, Matt KD8AMG
Wonderful as always! Thanks Mr. Field!
Hi there - glad you liked the video. More coming up in due course... Cheers, Norman.
Wonderful Thanks very much.
Thanks for watching & glad you enjoyed it. Best regards, Norman.
Awesome!
Thanks! Best regards, Norman.
It's wonderful that you found one n such good condition. Even the coil works. I remember seeing those being used, and later dumped, regarded as obsolete and useless. Thanks very much for this one, Norman.
Question: When were crystal pickups first used, and when did they become popular? Thanks again.
Hello Norman. You know, this is really spooky. I was just checking through some CZcams clips and then i got the idea, I should check some of Norman Field's videos, why not check those videos that he made about that Univolt turntable and how he managed to repair that old pickup despite being in doubt the whole video whether it was even possible - and when I now come to your channel you have just uploaded a new video about another Univolt player. Quite amazing really! Anyway, great to see you and hear you again and hope that you are fine there. All the best, Björn
Hi Björn - thanks for writing, & great to hear from you. A remarkable coincidence, as you say! I hope your collecting is going well - I really must check out your channel very soon... We keep plodding along here, with more projects than we can handle - must get organised... I've been saying that for years... 8^) All the best for now. Cheers, Norman.
The pickup seems to boost a bit the 4 kHz and doesn't contains frequencies above. Right?
Who knows where the time goes? This is especially true when watching one of your videos Norman! Thank you for a fascinating insight into this gorgeous turntable which produces as good, rich sound. Are you sure it is Bing Crosby though? I do't doubt your superior knowledge, but it does not sound very much like him. Please make some more videos soon - especially as there is so little to watch on TV these days. Thank you, as always.
Hi there & thanks for writing. The sound is pretty good, but the frequency response is a bit lacking in top end; maybe my home made plastic washer may be responsible for that? 8^) It's listed as Crosby... there's another Dorsey Bros. which I haven't got - I think it's 'Song of the Blues' - in which Crosby sings the verse as well as the chorus, thereby occupying a good deal of the side. It is on CZcams, so you could check it out if you would care to. All the best for now, Norman.
Well, after all that I think it probably is Bing after all! Oh, and don't be too worried about top end frequency or your improvised washer either - it all sounds wonderful!
Fascinating. I shall have to watch more of your vids. One question,if it has an induction motor, why does it need a governor
Good Question! I dunno! One thing, is that in the UK in 1931, there were different voltages and even different AC frequencies! (Not to mention DC as well, but the Univolt was specifically for AC of course.) I guess it was desinged to have more torque than was required, & the governor would restrainf it to ~78 rpm? Cheers, Norman.
@@bixanorak Thanks Norman.
Seems to be for broadcast and any commercial use.
I'm surprised by the sound quality of that player.
The subtitle function can get the lyrics almost correctly...
Could it be, that the drive was mend to be part of a phono cabinet or of a broadcasting setup in a special desk?
No
You say ‘the motor is extremely silent’. Something is either silent or not.
Touché, David; I yield willingly! Always enjoy hearing people say things like 'this is relatively unique' and the like, so you were quite correct in putting me straight. Best regards, Norman.
Norman, the one which makes me laugh is the person who is excited because their raffle ticket was only one away from a winner. It’s no different to buying one from the wrong book!
nice video I would like to see you record it while you're working on it would have been good. what is the Rake angle of that stylei looks about 45 degrees? people go on about with vinyl 33 and it should be 92° I think this is wrong or im getting something wrong! I would have thought it should be 88° 92° seems like it would cause damage to the record I know why that figures given because when they make the Cutting it is done at 92°, and That's my point you don't want the Needle to act in the same way as a cutting head? surely having it at 88 degrees will achieve the same thing but put less stress on the vinyl. do you have any opinion on this thanks! Did you use WD40 on this record you just played… that's another gripe people saying professional people who into vinyl that you shouldn't use WD40 on vinyl or 78 I have to disagree and I think there's no problem using silicone lubricant have you tried it yet?
Hi there. The needle angle is around 30°. Some mechanical heads had a greater trailing angle - up to 40°. You're right about lacquer cutting styli - they must be nearly vertical - e.g. 88° as you say. Anything like vertical, or worse, a slight back-rake, will be catastrophic - the chisel will dig in, judder & probably break off the sapphire or diamond point! Best regards, Norman.
Norman Field alright!! no the cutting head is set at 92° not 88° that was my point? shouldn't styli needle, be set at 88° not 92°on a playback of a record???