Roberts 1000

"In March 1969 The first quarter-inch format video tape recorder is unveiled in stores. The unit will be aimed at the home buyer and will sell for $1,100. With camera and monitor - $1,675. The machine, a Roberts model 1000, can also be used as a 4-track audio recorder. With the unit, you can record TV shows or record live events in the home."

    

This is the incredible 4 track reversing audio recorder with a built-in black and white video recorder. Jerry Lewis pictured with Roberts 1000. '69 ad

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Rheem Roberts 1000 - 4 track audio with built in black and white video recorder

The summary above is from Ron Newdoll's catalog at Accurate Sound Company in the early '70s. Ron owned Accurate Sound Studios in San Angelo, Texas and was the studio used by Alpine's rock band the "Believers" in 1965. The studio had a professional echo chamber built into the basement. Ron moved his business near Ampex and began refurbishing Ampex equipment for the professional audio market. You can see more about Ron at Accurate Sound Company. Here's a couple of other interesting links that talk about recording at the studio.

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