Manufactured from 1968 to 2002

Nagra IV-S are still in use today and are extensively chased by demanding analog fans. You can find more information on your Nagra IV-S by visiting our database: Nagra Analog workshop

NAGRA 4.2

The NAGRA 4.2 is a portable mono full track 6.35-mm (¼ inch) analogue audio tape recorder designed for radio, cinema and television applications.

This recorder has three speeds: 38, 19 and 9.5 cm/s (15, 7 ½, 3 ¾ ips), NAB or CCIR standard. Two mic. inputs, switchable to dynamic, T or P (48V) condenser. One voltage or current line input. One direct mixer input, 4.4V or 1.55V balanced line output, depending on the transformer installed.

The NAGRA 4.2 contains separate recording and playback heads for confidence playback, built-in monitoring speaker switchable to source or tape, a reference generator, modulometer, alarm indicator for power supply and tape transport. It also has high-pass filters for recording or playback and a switchable automatic level control and limiter.

The machine can be fitted with an optional NEOPILOT 50/60 Hz sync system with a built-in quartz generator and may also be powered from either an external supply (ATN-4) or internal batteries.

NAGRA IV-S

The first stereo analog recorder in Nagra’s range. An icon among sound recordists, film and record producers. The unique timbre of a Nagra IV-S is still unparalleled and demanding customers still use it today. The Nagra IV-S, introduced in 1971 is still a reference in sound quality, 50 years after its introduction. Its microphone preamplifiers, featuring 48 V phantom, are unique and offer a transparent and engaging sound that is still sought after. Whereas you do location sound or you are in a studio with two large condenser microphone, the IV-S will get the job done and create a memorable recording. Numerous films and music records were produced with a Nagra IV-S.

The Nagra IV-S can record in NAB or CCIR standard as well as Nagramaster at 15”/S. The Nagramaster is a unique analog processing that gave a few dB of signal to noise ratio. It was the preferred musical format to use as it outperforms the NAB or CCIR settings.

Equipped with the optional QGB tape extension, it could play 10.5” tapes to allow for a longer recording time.

The NAGRA IV-S is a portable stereo 6.35-mm (¼ inch) analogue audio tape recorder designed for high quality musical recording and for cinema and television applications. It has two 2-mm audio tracks and a central track for pilot or time code uses depending on the machine type. It could be delivered in two different versions, which are NQS-L (pilot), and NQS-TC (Time code).

Nagra IV-SJ

The Nagra IV-SJ was designer primarily for instrumentation and measurements and was was used extensively in the automotive, aircraft, space industries. It was introduced in 1972, so just one year after the iconic Nagra IV-S. They share most of their part and distinctive look. The Nagra IV-SJ was primarily designed for instrumentation and measurements. Tape speed and accessory could match a wide range of application like recording whales or ultrasonic waves. The Nagra IV-SJ was used extensively in the automotive, aircraft, space industries.

A note for Nagra lovers, though it is close to a Nagra IV-S, it cannot be changed to a Nagra IV-S.

Nagra IVS-TC

Each version has three speeds: 38, 19 and 9.5 cm/s (15, 7 ½, 3 ¾ ips), with NAB or CCIR and NAGRAMASTER (at 38 cm/s) equalization standards. The two audio channels can be connected to two mic. preamplifiers, switchable to dynamic, T (+12V) or P (+48V) condenser with phase reversal or to two current line inputs. The two level potentiometers can be mechanically ganged for easier adjustment. The audio-recorded signals are available on two line outputs.

The NAGRA IV-S contains separate recording and playback heads for confidence playback, a built-in monitoring speaker switchable to source or tape, provision for connection to an external noise reduction system, a reference generator, a modulometer, an alarm indicator for power supply and tape transport.

It also has a patented anti-distortion circuit reducing medium distortion and high-pass filters to attenuate low frequencies on resonance during recording or playback and switchable automatic level control and limiter.

The machine can be fitted with either the NAGRASYNC pilot option or the SMPTE/EBU 80 bits time code option, and may also be powered from either an external supply (ATN-4) or internal batteries.