Abstract: A device for controlling the operation of a tape recorder which may be used in miniature tape recorders or in hand-held microphones with remote control of the recorder, includes actuating means for positioning the tape drive into different operating conditions and comprises operating means for selecting the modes of operation "recording" and "playback". The actuating means provides for at least two of the four positions "stop", "slow forward run" for recording and playback, "rewind" and "fast forward run". The operating means comprise, besides a first position "playback" and a second position "recording", a third position "slow forward run+recording" in which the tape drive is in the condition "slow forward run" and the operation "recording" is selected when the actuating device is in the "stop" position.

Abstract: A driving system for miniature dictating apparatus with winding drive means comprises a rewinding means and a forward winding means for receiving tape windings, and a motor, the shaft of which is arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the shafts of the rewinding and forward winding means. The driving system also includes an intermediate shaft which is driven by the motor and is positioned parallel to the rewinding shaft and the forward winding. The intermediate shaft is mounted to be parallel displaceable and is adapted to be set in at least one forward running position and a rewind position. In the forward running position only the shaft of the forward winding means and in the rewind position only the shaft of the rewinding means are adapted to be driven by means of the intermediate shaft.