The Recorder,sound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5835-00-498-8189, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5835 (Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5835-00-498-8189 |
| Item Name | Recorder,sound |
| FSC / FSG | 5835 / 58 — Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RECORDERS,SOUND,EXCEPT OFFICE TYPE |
| Recording Method | ELECTROMECHANICAL |
| Stylus Replaceability | REPLACEABLE |
| DC Voltage Rating | 12.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Recording Medium for Which Designed | TAPE |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 5000.0 |
| Accommodated Spool Maximum Diameter | 3.750 INCHES IN |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +1200.0 TO 18000.0 |
| Operating Speed at Rated Capacity | 6.000 INCHES PER SECOND IN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | BC-1337,A,B TYPE A |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Width | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Input Channel Quantity | 6 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILR12650 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 75-108 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 119200 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BC1337B | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BC1337AND1337A | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5835-00-498-8189 is a Recorder,sound, classified under FSC 5835, Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-695-0333, 5342-01-139-4569, 5950-01-264-1862. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5835-00-498-8189: FSC Application Data: RECORDERS,SOUND,EXCEPT OFFICE TYPE; Recording Method: ELECTROMECHANICAL; Stylus Replaceability: REPLACEABLE; DC Voltage Rating: 12.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5835-00-498-8189 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.