reel-to-reel
reel-to-reel
Definition
reel-to-reel (-to̵̅o̅ rēl′)
adjective
designating or of a tape recorder using two separate reels, on which the tape must be threaded
reel-to-reel
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- recorder: Meanwhile, up in the belfry, Dickie was crouched under the bells, setting up his ancient reel-to-reel tape recorder.
- tape: Sure enough, a cardboard box full of dusty unmarked reel-to-reel tapes were found in a cupboard behind someones desk.
- machine: Around his shoulder a guitar is strapped and at his side is a reel-to-reel machine.
- recording: The reel-to-reel recordings were compiled over decades for studios such as Shepperton, Elstree and Pinewood.
- player: A reel-to-reel tape player sits behind him, spinning around and around.
- deck: It looks strikingly contemporary but is more than 40 years old - only the reel-to-reel tape deck gives away its vintage.
