Uher 4000 Report-S Portable Reel-to-Reel Recorder c. 1963
• Vintage field recorder • Playback tested
• Classic analog sound • Professional heritage
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Uher 4000 Report-S portable reel-to-reel recorder in solid working condition for playback. A well-built vintage unit that has been tested and is ready for use.
What We Found
• Portable field recorder built for real-world use
• Multiple tape speeds for both high-quality audio and extended
recording time
• Durable, serviceable mechanical design
• Analog sound character valued by collectors
• Designed for reliability in demanding environments
Why It Works
• Portable field recorder built for real-world use
• Multiple tape speeds for both high-quality audio
and extended recording time
• Durable, serviceable mechanical design
• Analog sound character valued by collectors
• Designed for reliability in demanding
environments
About the Uher Typ 4000 Report-S
The Uher 4000 Report series is one of the most respected portable
reel-to-reel recorders ever produced, widely used for field recording,
journalism, and broadcast work.
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Original Uher advertising from the era portrayed the Report series as a professional field recorder for journalists, broadcasters, filmmakers, and researchers. The company emphasized battery-powered portability, rugged construction, and synchronization capabilities for location recording. Source material reviewed from period Uher brochures and manuals.
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The Report-S model, introduced around 1963, featured improved
motor performance and refined electronics over earlier versions,
continuing Uher’s reputation for durability and reliability in demanding
environments.
​
These machines support four tape speeds—7½, 3¾, 1â…ž, and 15⁄16 ips—
allowing for everything from high-fidelity recording to extended
playback times.
​
They accommodate 5-inch reels and are designed for true portability,
operating on batteries or mains power.
​
Known for their “built like a tank” construction, Uher recorders remain
highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts for their analog sound
quality and serviceability.
Condition
• Playback functions properly
• Fast forward and rewind operate smoothly
• Recording function not tested (no cables available)
• Motor audible at idle, consistent with vintage operation
• Clean battery compartment
• Case shows wear, including stitching separation at rear
corner
• Minor wear along folding edges
• Light residue on handle
• Reel retainers hold both reels securely in place
• Overall well-preserved for its age
What's Included
• Uher 4000 Report-S recorder
• 5" take-up reel
• Original carrying case
Specifications
• Model: Uher 4000 Report-S
• Year: c. 1963
• Reel Capacity: 5"
• Tape Speeds: 7½, 3¾, 1â…ž, 15⁄16 ips
• Power: Battery (C cell x5) or mains (not included)
• Weight (recorder): 9 lbs 3 oz.
• Dimension (recorder): W 10.5 in. x D 8.5 in. x H 3.5 in.
• Serial Number: 205541
• Playback functions properly
• Fast forward and rewind operate smoothly
• Recording function not tested (no cables available)
• Motor audible at idle, consistent with vintage
operation
• Clean battery compartment
• Case shows wear, including stitching separation
at rear corner
• Minor wear along folding edges
• Light residue on handle
• Reel retainers hold both reels securely in place
• Overall well-preserved for its age
The Uher 4000 Report series is one of the most respected portable reel-to-reel recorders ever produced, widely used for field recording,
journalism, and broadcast work.
​
The Report-S model, introduced around 1963, featured improved motor performance and refined electronics over earlier versions, continuing Uher’s reputation for durability and reliability in demanding
environments.
​
These machines support four tape speeds—7½, 3¾, 1â…ž, and 15⁄16 IPS—allowing for everything from high-fidelity recording to extended playback times.
​
They accommodate 5-inch reels and are designed for true portability, operating on batteries or mains power.
​
Known for their “built like a tank” construction, Uher recorders remain highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts for their analog sound quality and serviceability.