Embracing Your Inner Cassette Recorder - Lloyd's 8V84A

This historical reference video documents the workings of the Lloyd's 8V84A Series 90 vintage cassette recorder dating from approx. 1968. It is an example of portable vintage electronics when the concept of the cassette recorder was first introduced. As vintage audio, it deserves to be cataloged for historical reference due to its quality and rarity.

The musical selection the Lloyd's cassette recorder plays is called "Dream Angels", the theme from the Dream Angel Oracle Divination Computer Program available at ClydeSight Productions. http://www.clydesight.com/DAO/

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The video is intended for educational purposes and historical reference. The vintage tape recorder is NOT FOR SALE.

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[osdelced]

Your Lloyd's cassette recorder is exactly the same than my Sanyo M-38 cassette recorder inside. Only changes the VU Batt Record meter and volume control localization. =) My Sanyo works so good, I rescue from a charity bazaar. Unfortunately as you say happens, the removable cassette doors are lose, and the batterie cover too!. =(

[clydesight]

@osdelced

From what I understand, the Lloyd's machine was designed by Sanyo and branded under the name Lloyd's. This was a very successful design, so it showed up in many machines, including Craig, Bell & Howell and others. They would move some parts around (volume control, VU meter), but the basic drive was the same as was the overall layout.

[ajittffcure]

Very nice footage. Good demo. It is not just the colour but also the smell of certain cassette tapes takes you back in time. Have you noticed this?

[clydesight]

@ajittffcure

YES, these machines do have a smell! I think it is sometimes the plastic used for to line battery compartment, I notice this on the Lloyd's and I like that smell (go figure). And you are right, certain tapes have a smell to them. Scotch R2R Dynarange tape has a signature aroma.

I have an old tube type Webcor. Once that gets cooking, it puts out a smell I recognize from when I was a kid and had an old tube type portable record player with the faux alligator green case.

[jenson1066]

Its nice to see old tape recorders! Even though I got a mid-range hi-fi system with CD/Digital radio etc, I still play and record on cassette! I had heard on a local radio station that the cassette is making a come-back!

[clydesight]

Hi Jenson,

Thanks!

There has been some buzz that both vinyl and cassettes may be making a comeback.

People see DJs in clubs using records and of course, they want to do the same.

Cassettes, never really went away, it's just the record companies killed commercial cassettes when they went to the CDs. But people still buy cassette recorders and cassettes.

Digital is very nice, but there is some love for the older technology too.

[coolbluelights]

really informative! I loved your esentation! LONG LIVE THE TAPE RECORDER!

[sparkdetect]

It has good audio quality!

[shoprat17]

The only thign lloyd's that i got is a am/fm aux/8 track reciever that came with 2 lloyd's speakers from a thrift store. sounds real nice on all functions but mostly gets used on 8 track.

[clydesight]

How is yours leaking oil? Did you oil the motor? You might need to take the machine apart and clean it thoroughly as the oil can turn gummy over time.

[masterlee123]

I got the same Cassette Recorder Lloyd's 8V84A. But mine is leaking oil.

[clydesight]

Thanks. Yes, the motor is leaking a little bit into the amp circuit, probably needs a new capacitor filter. The unit takes 5 "C" cells.