Description
Bell & Howell 3081B Cassette Tape Player Recorder AC 117V Education Series
The Bell & Howell 3081B is a compact cassette tape player and recorder from the company's Educator Series, designed for classroom and instructional use. It features a built-in condenser microphone, Automatic Level Control (ALC) for consistent recording levels, and an automatic tape stop function. The unit runs on AC power (117V) or 7.5V DC for battery operation, and was precision manufactured in Japan.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Bell & Howell
- Model: 3081B
- Series: Educator Series
- Type: Cassette tape player and recorder
- Power: AC 117V, 60Hz, 5W
- Battery operation: 7.5V DC
- Built-in condenser microphone
- Automatic Level Control (ALC) with ON/OFF switch
- Automatic Tape Stop
- Transport controls: REC, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP, EJECT
- Side-panel jacks: Remote, Mic, AUX
- Tone and Volume slider controls
- Battery level indicator on top panel
- UL Listed (File 724)
- Manufactured in Japan
- Housing color: teal/seafoam green
- Unit only â no tape, manual, or accessories included
Applications
The Bell & Howell Educator Series cassette recorders were developed primarily for Kâ12 and higher-education classroom environments during the 1970s and into the 1980s, a period when cassette tape was the dominant format for recorded instructional audio. Teachers used these units to play pre-recorded lesson tapes, record lectures or student readings, and support language-learning labs. The ALC feature was especially valued in educational settings because it automatically adjusted recording gain, making it easy for non-technical users to capture clean audio without manual level adjustment. The robust teal-colored housing was a hallmark of Bell & Howell's education line, distinguishing it visually from consumer-market recorders of the same era. Today these units are of interest to vintage audio collectors, educators working with legacy cassette archives, and anyone needing a simple, durable cassette transport for playback of older recorded material.
This Bell & Howell 3081B Educator Series cassette tape player and recorder has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The teal housing shows normal wear for its age, consistent with classroom or office use. The transport buttons, tone and volume sliders, and side-panel jacks are all present and intact. This unit has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but it was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. Please review our photos for a full look at cosmetic condition and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Bell & Howell |
Model: |
3081B |
MPN: |
3081B |
Type: |
Cassette Tape Player & Recorder |
SKU: |
29804 |
Series: |
Educator Series |
Power Requirements: |
AC 117V 60Hz 5W / 7.5V DC |
Power Consumption: |
5W |
Microphone Type: |
Condenser Mic (built-in) |
Features: |
Automatic Tape Stop, ALC (Auto Level Control) |
Controls: |
REC, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, Tone, Volume |
Inputs/Outputs: |
Remote, Mic, AUX jacks; ON/OFF ALC switch |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
UL Listed: |
Yes â UL Listed (File 724) |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only â no tape, manual, or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Bell & Howell 3081B Educator Series cassette tape recorder has been inspected and shows normal age-related wear. Not tested at our facility, but pulled from a working environment. Please view our photos and contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |