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wire recorder

/ˈwaɪər rɪˈkɔːrdər/

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/ˈwaɪər rɪˈkɔːrdər/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший тип магнитного аудиозаписывающего устройства, которое хранит звук на тонкой стальной проволоке. В основном использовалось в середине 20-го века до того, как стали распространены магнитофоны.

An obsolete type of magnetic audio recording device that stores sound on a thin steel wire. It was primarily used in the mid-20th century before tape recorders became common.

  1. Magnetic recording deviceC2formal

    An early type of magnetic audio recorder that records sound on a thin steel wire.

    ruПроволочный магнитофон

    • The wire recorder was a predecessor to the tape recorder.
    • He found an old wire recorder in his grandfather's attic.
    • During World War II, wire recorders were used for secret communications.