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Newcomb SM-310 reel to reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
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This is a list of information we have gathered from a variety of sources on some of the major analog reel to reel tape recorder and related equipment manufacturers. While we have strived to provide the best information available to us, there will be corrections and additions. We include personal stories about the companies when they are provided to us.  We always invite input on corrections and updates. Thank you!

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Newcomb Audio Products Company, Hollywood, California

Robert D Newcomb founded Newcomb Audio Productis Company in 1937 in California. The company built and distributed audio transcription phonographs and other A/V products for the education and organization sectors.

Robert D. Newcomb of Winters died March 24, 2010, in Davis, after a brief illness. He was 90. Newcomb was born Feb. 12, 1920, in Vallejo. A graveside service and burial were planned at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon.


Newcomb Audio Products Co. was a California Corporation filed Articles of Incorporation in the State of California on March 2, 1953. The company's filing status is listed as Dissolved and its File Number is C0271621.

The Registered Agent on file for this company was Robert D Newcomb and was located at 306 View Crest Rd Glendale, CA . The company's principal address was also 306 View Crest Rd Glendale, CA 91202.

The company had 1 principal on record. The principal is Robert D Newcomb from Glendale CA.

 

 

Patents by Inventor Robert D. Newcomb
Sun tracking controller
Patent number: 4302710
Abstract: An apparatus which controls the electric tracking motors of solar energy collectors and other solar devices which are adapted to be aimed at the sun.
Type: Grant
Filed: November 1, 1979
Issued: November 24, 1981
Assignee: Menser Industries
Inventors: Howard K. Menser, Robert D. Newcomb

Record catcher
Patent number: 4145056
Abstract: The adapter has a large diameter circular base to fit the corresponding large diameter hole of the record disc. The adapter is generally conical with its tip generally cylindrically extended at which region a plurality of notches or grooves preferably are formed. The edge of the record disc hole is engaged to catch the disc if it tends to bounce or slide away. The tip also provides a handle for an attachment otherwise difficult to grasp.
Type: Grant
Filed: February 13, 1978
Issued: March 20, 1979
Assignee: Newcomb Audio Products Co.
Inventor: Robert D. Newcomb

Ads: We found no Newcomb ads after 1967.

"HI-FI IS FOR EVERYBODY"

says Robert Newcomb Regardless of budget, way of life, or space limitations. Ownership of a true high fidelity system no longer requires an extensive technical background. In fact, today it doesn't even require more than a moderate expenditure to enjoy the wonderful realism of high fidelity.

Look over these new Hi-Fi Products and you'll see that Robert Newcomb not only
believes that Hi-Fi is for everybody . . . but has a complete line of products to prove it.

Whatever your Hi-Fi plan, whatever your Hi-Fi budget, Newcomb is right there with the right amplifier.

1954 Newcomb Audio Products ad
1954 Newcomb Audio Products ad
1963 ad for the Newcomb SM-310-4B Reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
1954
     
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
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KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection 
KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
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KLH Model 40 tape recorder photo  in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
Newcomb phonographs

Glen Pitts Newcomb phonograph page

Other Newcomb products

1967
   

Go to the Newcomb SM 310-B recorder in the MOMSR collection

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Go to: • 3MAEG/MagnetophonAIWAAkaiAltecAmplifier CorpAmpexAmproA. R. VetterAstaticAstrocom/MarluxBang & OlufsenlBell & HowellBell LabsBerlant ConcertoneBeyerdynamicBrenellBraun GmbH/ASEBrüel & KjærBrushCetec GaussConcordCraigCrown • DenonDokorderDualEdisonEicoElectro SoundElectro VoiceEMI/GramophoneFairchildFerrographFostexFreemanGEGrundigHeathKitITCJVCKLHLeevers RichLyrecMagnecordMara MachinesMarantzMaxellMCIMitsubishiNagraNakamichiNeumannNewcombNeveOkiOtariPentronPhilipsPioneerPrestoRadio Shack/RealisticRangertoneRCAReeves SoundcraftRevereRobertsRolaSansuiSanyoScullySennheiserShureSolid State LogicSonySoundcraftSpectoneStancil HoffmanStellavoxStephensStuder ReVoxTandbergTape-AthonTapesonicTeac/TascamTechnicsTelefunken • ThorensTolnai ToshibaUher VikingVortexion Ltd UKWebster Chicago/WebcorWebster ElectricWestern Electric/AltecWilcox-GayWollensak

 

 

 

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