Magnetic Tape Heads
Nortronics magnetic tape heads are designed to offer the highest quality performance and long dependable service. Used in broadcast, studio and exacting semi-professional applications. Long life and extended high frequency response at slower tape speeds are among the many benefits.
Part Number Description Harris P/N Price
(MIC) 1009 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1050 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1051 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1052 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1251 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1252 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 1400 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1400B Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1404 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1802 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1850 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 1950 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 2007 Nortronics; Harris Gates ATC Criterion 1,2,3; Compact KSP-10; Collins 642E-1 - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 2010 Nortronics; Ampro (Instatape); RCA; Concertone R2R - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 2047 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 2050 Nortronics; ATC P-150, 190; PB150, 190; PC150, 190 Mono;
SMC 350 Carousel; Tapecaster; Newcomb
- 24.99 Add
(MIC) 2052 Nortronics; RCA ; Harris / Gates / ATC (M6211, M6213) - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 2057 Nortronics; Harris / Gates / ATC Crit. CP11, 12, 13; Criterion 80 Mono - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 2600 Nortronics; SMC Macarta (593,793) Delay / Mono - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 2601 Nortronics; Sparta Cetec CD15-2 - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 2602 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 2650 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3000 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3001 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3002 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3050 Nortronics; Spotmaster 250-0005 - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3051 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3100 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3101 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3201 Nortronics; Magnacord 230l/1-R; Telex/Viking Studio 96 730-0894 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3250 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3252 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3600 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 3601B Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3602 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 3650 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 4150 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 5131 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5200 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 5201 Nortronics, Pentagon - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5202 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5203 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5204 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5205 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5400 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5401E Nortronics; W4J8N-A - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5410 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 5601 Nortronics; Audiocord 127 4-Channel; Concertone R2R; Magnacord 230L/4-R - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 5800 - - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 6001 - - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 6125 - - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 6127 Sparta Cetec CD15-2 - 24.99 Add
(MIC) 7401 - - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 8403 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head 730-1288 SOLD OUT
(MIC) 8408 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head 730-0908 24.99 Add
(MIC) 9125 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head - SOLD OUT
(MIC) 9127 Nortronics Magnetic Tape Head 730-1619 24.99 Add
(MIC) P6 Nortronics Pentron 2-track to 4-track conversion kit, NOS, one available - 35.00 Add
(MIC) P7 Conversion Kit; Pentron P7, 2 available - 35.00 Add
(MIC) QK100 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK101 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK103 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK111 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK113 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK20 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK300 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK305 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK35 Mounting Kit B-Case Sp. Base - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK77 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK82 Nortronics Mounting Kit - 14.99 Add
(MIC) QK84 Concertone Mounting Kit - SOLD OUT
(MIC) R67 4 track Conversion Kit - 14.99 Add

Sound Reproducing Tape Head
(MIC) 27004
Computer Products International sound reproducing tape head. 7 track. 7 ohms, 12v Dc, 1000 to 100k Hz. ±11 dB response tolerance. NOS. New in the box. Mil-spec. Made in the USA. DC: 6/93. NSN: 5835-00-055-0896. Only 2 available.
$275 each
Military Surplus Tape Head
(MIC) 603829
Western Magnetics military surplus tape head. New! Circa 1985. NOTE: Only two pieces available. Serial #: 1008 & 1009. Sealed package opened for pictures. See PDF for specs and test data.
$125 each
Audio Control Head for Panasonic VHS Equipment
(SEN) VEHS0089
TDK (Japan) audio control head for Panasonic VHS equipment. DC: 11/08. NOS.
$98
Audio Control Head for Panasonic VHS Equipment
(SEN) VEHS0120
TDK (Japan) audio control head for Panasonic VHS PV1460, 61 and others equipment. DC: 4/07. NOS.
$95 each
Transcriber Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) RPE4SL-1
Transcriber magnetic tape head in original box. 700 ohm impedance, 110 ohm inductance. Sold as-is. Alt P/N: Michigan Magnetics 6AV17.
$37 each
Transcriber Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) RP4SH-2
Transcriber magnetic tape in original box. New vintage surplus. Sold as-is. Alt. P/N: Nortronics 1000.
$37
Transcriber Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) E4SH-1
Transcriber magnetic tape head in original box. High impedance, 80 MHy inductance. New, vintage. Sold as-is. Alt. P/N: (MM) 40EQ3.
$37 each
Transcriber Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) E4SL-1
Transcriber magnetic tape head in original box. Low impedance, 0.13 MHy inductance. Vintage surplus. Sold as-is. Alt P/N: (MM) 9QTE-3.
$37 each
Robins Record / Play Mono 2 Track Head
(MIC) 7L17
Robins record / play mono 2 track head in original box. Vintage surplus. Original box liner removed. May be slight residue on item. Alt. P/N: Nortronics 3000.
$27 each
Oscillator Transformer
(TA) T70-T2
Nortronics oscillator transformer for reel to reel bias oscillator. 40, 80 or 120v RMS. 50-120 KHz. 1.4" x 1.3" x 1.1"H. 206F4403CB (core).
$49 each - $43.75 (3+)
9 Track Audio Tape Head
200 Hz - 3 KHz
(MIC) P122304
Applied Magnetics 9 track audio tape head for 3M8998 tape. 200 Hz - 3 KHz. Includes data sheet. Made in Belgium.
$125 each - $100 (3+)
Record-Play 2 Track Mono Head
(MIC) P-G1H7K-SDY
Nortronics premium 2-track record-play mono head. G-case, laminated core, hyperbolic face. Case size 18G. 0.080-in (2.0mm) single track. Located 0.80 (2.0mm) off-center on head face. Full offset so head may be inverted to pickup other track. Webster P/N: 241-33584. NSN: 5835-00-440-9048.
$50
Robins / Michigan Magenetics Vintage Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) 5SS-1
Robins / Michigan Magnetics vintage magnetic tape head. New, old stock. Original box. Sold as-is.
$32 each
Nortonics Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) D352244-125
Nortonics magnetic tape head. Base mount. Appears to be Type "G" mono-2 track. No other info, unused military / broadcast surplus 1960+. See pics for details. Rear pin spacing 0.215", track width approx. 0.085" W. 0.58" H x 0.47" W x 0.56" depth. NOS.
$25 each - $23 (3+)
Robins / Michigan Magenetics Vintage Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) 5S1
Robins / Michigan Magnetics vintage magnetic tape head. New, surplus. Original case. Made in the USA. Sold as-is.
$27 each
Michigan Magenetics Vintage Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) 40EM12A
Michigan Magnetics vintage magnetic tape head. New, old stock. Sold as-is.
$45
Robins / Michigan Magenetics Vintage Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) 5S1-103
Robins / Michigan Magnetics vintage magnetic tape head. New, old stock. Original case.
$23 each
Michigan Magenetics Vintage Magnetic Tape Head
(MIC) 3L20-101
Michigan Magnetics vintage magnetic tape head. New, old stock. Vintage surplus. Sold as-is.
$35 each
Vintage Sound Recorder Head
(MIC) 200101
Spin Physics vintage sound recorder head. Produced in 1979 at Spin Physics, Inc, San Diego, CA. New government surplus in original boxes. NSN: 5895-00-177-2877. Information from enclosed data sheet:
  • Tape Speed: 120 ips
  • Tape Type: 3M 888
  • Tape Tension: Per Tidax Manual
  • Record Signal Setting: 1% 3rd H.D.
  • Ref. Record Set Freq: 150 KHz
  • Bias Freq.: 7 MHz
  • Bias Set: 1 dB O/B @ 1.5 MHz
  • PreEmp: 7 dB @ 1.5 MHz
  • Repr. Amp. Type: Tidax
  • Pre-Amp Gain: 40 dB
  • Minicom Compatible Head Type CM107
  • 7 track
$35 each
Vintage Sound Recorder Head
(MIC) 201174
Spin Physics vintage sound recorder head. Produced in 1979 at Spin Physics, Inc, San Diego, CA. Gold connector pins. New government surplus in original boxes. NSN: 5835-01-017-0959. Information from enclosed data sheet:
  • Tape Speed: 120 ips
  • Tape Type: 3M 888
  • Tape Tension: Per Tidax Manual
  • Record Signal Setting: 1% 3rd
  • Ref. Record Set Freq: 200 KHz
  • Bias Freq.: 7 MHz
  • Bias Set: 2 dB O/B @ 2 MHz
  • PreEmp: 2 dB @ 2.0 MHz
  • Repr. Amp. Type: Minicom
  • Pre-Amp Gain: 40 dB
  • Minicom 2.0 MHz High Performance Metal
  • Type: Ticor III Hi Per., 14 track
$35 each
Analog Sound Recorder / Reproducer
(MIC) 16796008-001
Sypris Technologies government surplus for analog sound recorder / reproducer equipment. Also associated with Metrum-Datatape Corp. D/C: 1981. NSN: 5835-00-220-6888.
$35 each
Head Stack Assembly
(MIC) 822-1A-101
Head stack assembly. 9 pin Amphenol plug. NSN: 5835-01-083-7959.
$75 each
Cartridge Mount Assembly
(EQP) QK114
Nortronics cartridge mount assembly for Broadcast tape machine. Harris P/N: 730-0837.
$14.99 each
Magnetic Recording Head
(EQP) Z99X0070501
Trans Datacorp magnetic recording head.
$50 each
Pivot Bearing Assembly
(SHW) 18127-1
Ampex pivot bearing assembly. 1.125" diameter body, 3.329" overall length. Flange: 1.872"D x 0.183", 3 mounting holes. 0.3725" diameter x 0.875" long shaft. Alt. P/N: 18127-01.
$65 each