Summary

Minifon P55 wire recorder made by Protona GmbH in Germany, circa 1955.

The Minifon was small and compact, and could be used as a dictaphone or, due to its discreet size, for undercover operations. Wire recorders enjoyed only short-lived success before being superseded by the more practical and manageable magnetic tape technologies that entered the audio market.

Physical Description

Cream painted metal case. Set also contains 2 plastic spools, 3 batteries, headphones, driver and ear tubes, crystal hand microphone, in green carry case.

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