Musical or medical headphones? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Bookman · 21st Dec 2017, 12:23 pm

Came across these with slight wonderment. The wires plug into the receptacles which in turn are also plug in. One is stereo whereas the other is mono. Does anyone recognise the obscure lettering; they were apparently made in Holland.

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2017, 12:26 pm

Photos?

Bookman · 21st Dec 2017, 12:29 pm

Der?

Cobaltblue · 21st Dec 2017, 12:32 pm

I think I have seen similar used for dictation equipment.

Ah I found one

EL suggests philips to me

Cheers

Mike T

dseymo1 · 21st Dec 2017, 1:18 pm

Sometimes known as a Stethoset, and yes, used primarily for audio typing, which was the original purpose of the compact cassette.
Interesting that the box shows both speaker and mic symbols - is one of the connections for a built-in mic, by any chance?

Refugee · 21st Dec 2017, 1:34 pm

I have got a germanium transistor dictating machine that has a combined speaker/mic.
It also has an older version of those head phones.

Bookman · 21st Dec 2017, 3:12 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by dseymo1

Sometimes known as a Stethoset, and yes, used primarily for audio typing, which was the original purpose of the compact cassette.
Interesting that the box shows both speaker and mic symbols - is one of the connections for a built-in mic, by any chance?

Actually, I was of the impression that the two round receptacles were in fact mic's; the attached pic refers. These are then connected to the 3 pin male RCA.
If anyone has a use for them noting that one has a clean break they are welcome to them.

ms660 · 21st Dec 2017, 3:50 pm

According to a copy of an accessories leaflet I'm looking at, the EL3775/36 was made to compliment the Philips EL3534 reel to reel and the RA9547 (Radiola re badge?)

Google: Haut-parleur, diffuseur Philips el3775

to find a copy, the leaflet is in French, someone else can translate.

Lawrence.

TonyDuell · 21st Dec 2017, 5:33 pm

I am sure they are Philips, the 2 pin plug in one of the photos was used by Philips on their tape recorders, etc.

I have an EL3534 and several other Philips tape recorders so I could make use of them if you are offering them.

Bookman · 21st Dec 2017, 7:16 pm

Hi Tony, pm your address and I'll post them to you FOC. All I would ask is if you could put an equal amount for the postage in a Brook or Dogs trust box. You will excuse me if I do not use Xmas wrapping paper.

TonyDuell · 21st Dec 2017, 7:20 pm

Thank you very much. PM sent.

camtechman · 22nd Dec 2017, 2:01 pm

BOOKMAN,

Quote:

I was of the impression that the two round receptacles were in fact mic's

No, they are earpieces, with detachable plugs (one hole bigger than 'tother)

The unit should have a 3 or 5 pin DIN plug on the end of the lead that plugs into the transcriber unit.

21st Dec 2017, 12:23 pm	#1
Bookman Hexode Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK. Posts: 318	Musical or medical headphones? Came across these with slight wonderment. The wires plug into the receptacles which in turn are also plug in. One is stereo whereas the other is mono. Does anyone recognise the obscure lettering; they were apparently made in Holland.

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Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Musical or medical headphones? Photos? __________________ Frank

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Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,866	Re: Musical or medical headphones? I think I have seen similar used for dictation equipment. Ah I found one EL suggests philips to me Cheers Mike T Attached Thumbnails __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk Last edited by Cobaltblue; 21st Dec 2017 at 12:40 pm. Reason: Added more stuff

21st Dec 2017, 1:18 pm	#5
dseymo1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK. Posts: 3,051	Re: Musical or medical headphones? Sometimes known as a Stethoset, and yes, used primarily for audio typing, which was the original purpose of the compact cassette. Interesting that the box shows both speaker and mic symbols - is one of the connections for a built-in mic, by any chance?

21st Dec 2017, 1:34 pm	#6
Refugee Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK. Posts: 5,553	Re: Musical or medical headphones? I have got a germanium transistor dictating machine that has a combined speaker/mic. It also has an older version of those head phones.

21st Dec 2017, 3:50 pm	#8
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Musical or medical headphones? According to a copy of an accessories leaflet I'm looking at, the EL3775/36 was made to compliment the Philips EL3534 reel to reel and the RA9547 (Radiola re badge?) Google: Haut-parleur, diffuseur Philips el3775 to find a copy, the leaflet is in French, someone else can translate. Lawrence.

21st Dec 2017, 5:33 pm	#9
TonyDuell Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Biggin Hill, London, UK. Posts: 5,208	Re: Musical or medical headphones? I am sure they are Philips, the 2 pin plug in one of the photos was used by Philips on their tape recorders, etc. I have an EL3534 and several other Philips tape recorders so I could make use of them if you are offering them.

21st Dec 2017, 7:16 pm	#10
Bookman Hexode Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK. Posts: 318	Re: Musical or medical headphones? Hi Tony, pm your address and I'll post them to you FOC. All I would ask is if you could put an equal amount for the postage in a Brook or Dogs trust box. You will excuse me if I do not use Xmas wrapping paper.

21st Dec 2017, 7:20 pm	#11
TonyDuell Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Biggin Hill, London, UK. Posts: 5,208	Re: Musical or medical headphones? Thank you very much. PM sent.