The Sound Technology 1500A is proper pro-audio test gear, built to measure and align tape machines back when tape was king. Wow and flutter, speed, distortion, frequency response, it does the lot, with a green fluorescent display and a panel full of purposeful buttons. A genuine piece of studio engineering history, and a must for anyone keeping reel-to-reel machines alive.

FEATURES & PROS:

• Tape machine alignment: measures speed, wow and flutter, distortion and response.
• Pro heritage: a respected piece of analog-era test equipment.
• Fluorescent display: that lovely green readout and tactile panel.
• For tape lovers: invaluable for servicing reel-to-reel decks.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: tape recorder test system
• Brand: Sound Technology
• Model: 1500A
• Era: analog era
• Condition: vintage, sold as-is, untested

Further reading: What to Check Before You Buy a Tape Machine (And What a Dying Capstan Motor Sounds Like)