Built for
correct
playback.
The 12D is a professional transcription turntable for archives, studios and serious record collections.
The 12D seriesWhat we make
STABLE SPEED / SERVICEABLE DESIGN / CLEAR RECORDS
No shortcuts in the signal path
Make the machine
get out of the way.
Commonwealth Electronics made broadcast transcription turntables and tape machines through the middle decades of the twentieth century.
That background still sets the approach: straightforward mechanical design, decent materials, and equipment that can be properly looked after.
The current model
12D / PROFESSIONAL TRANSCRIPTION TURNTABLE
The 12D series
Hear the record.
Not the deck.
The 12D is a serious transcription deck. Before an order is placed, we discuss where it will be used and what it needs to do.
- Use
- Archive, studio or collection
- Ordering
- By enquiry
- Price
- Quoted before order
Price and ordering
Made for the job.
Priced accordingly.
NZ$28,000 + GST
NZ$28,000 + GST is the starting price. We confirm availability and the final price before an order is placed.
Enquire about the 12D Enquiry only — no online cart
C/E ARCHIVE
MAGNETIC ERA
Magnetic recording
Tape machines.
Then turntables.
In the middle of the twentieth century, Commonwealth Electronics made tape machines for professional recording work.
The company later became known for broadcast transcription turntables. Both types of equipment demand the same things: stable mechanics, careful setup, and a clear record of what has been done.
Workshop notes
Past machines. Practical lessons.
The job is simple: turn the record at the right speed and keep the rest out of the way.
COMMONWEALTH ELECTRONICS / WORKSHOP NOTE
Order or demonstration
Talk to us
about a
12D.
If you are considering a 12D, start with a few details. Archive work, broadcast use and a private collection call for different conversations.
REGISTERED OFFICELevel 2, Rsm House62 Highbrook Drive
East Tamaki, Auckland
NZ$28,000 + GST is the starting price. Final pricing and availability are confirmed before an order is placed.