PHILIPS Cassette Recorder EL3302 Microphone Identification - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Ekcoman · 10th Mar 2017, 7:59 pm

Bought a super PHILIPS EL3302 and got it all working fine with the usual messy job of belt replacement. The accompanying mic I'm not familiar with so wonder if the original. The machine dates 1967 but the microphone looks later. Wonder if you guys have any thoughts on this.

emeritus · 10th Mar 2017, 8:36 pm

It's identical with the one that came with the EL3302 I bought in the summer of 1969. A friend who bought one in I think 1968 had a mic with a detachable On/Off switch. One I got for my cousin in the early 1970's had a rectangular cranked body with integral On/Off switch.

camtechman · 10th Mar 2017, 11:45 pm

The model number is embossed at the bottom of the mike, where the cable enters.

It's likely to be an N8206 from the late 60's through to mid 70's and was available in black/chrome or silver/chrome.

The silver/chrome one can be viewed here:
https://picclick.co.uk/Vintage-Phili...438698400.html

And a black/chrome but one with a white switch (instead of a black one)can be seen here:
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...ette-270772472

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emeritus Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brentwood, Essex, UK. Posts: 5,347	Re: PHILIPS Cassette Recorder EL3302 Microphone Identification It's identical with the one that came with the EL3302 I bought in the summer of 1969. A friend who bought one in I think 1968 had a mic with a detachable On/Off switch. One I got for my cousin in the early 1970's had a rectangular cranked body with integral On/Off switch.

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camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: PHILIPS Cassette Recorder EL3302 Microphone Identification The model number is embossed at the bottom of the mike, where the cable enters. It's likely to be an N8206 from the late 60's through to mid 70's and was available in black/chrome or silver/chrome. The silver/chrome one can be viewed here: https://picclick.co.uk/Vintage-Phili...438698400.html And a black/chrome but one with a white switch (instead of a black one)can be seen here: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...ette-270772472 __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it! Last edited by camtechman; 10th Mar 2017 at 11:51 pm.