Kenwood TT-50

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Kenwood
• Model: TT-50
• Type: Tape machine
• Year of manufacture: 1969 - 1972
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Wood / Metal Silver / Black
• Remote control: yes, RC-77 optional
• Power consumption: 80 watts
• Dimensions: 430 x 492 x 230 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 20 kg
• Original price approx.: 2'200 DM

Connections

• Number of outputs:
  • Line 0.775V

DIN 0.775V

• Number of inputs:
  • Line 100mV
  • DIN 10mV
  • Microphone 0.24mV

Specifications

• Auto Reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck.
• Max. Reel diameter: 18 cm
• Drive: 3 motors (2xcoils, 1xCapstan)
• Heads: 6 (2xrecord, 2xplayback, 2xdelete)
• Tracks: 4
• Tape speeds: 9.5 cm/s, 19 cm/s
• Slip:
• Synchronisation fluctuation: 0.04% (at 19 cm/s).
• Pitch fluctuations:
• Overall frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (at 19 cm/s).
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 52 dB
• External signal-to-noise ratio:
• Distortion: 0.5%
• Equalization: 5-stage NAB Equalizer 0 db, ± 2dB, ± 4dB
• Crosstalk attenuation:
• Cancellation attenuation:
• Bias and cancellation frequency:

Special Features

• Separate monitor switches L/R
• Sliders L/R separately for recording, microphone and playback
• Push button for music search
• Lever for easy tape loading
• Tape end stop
• Protective cover included

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Kenwood TT-10
• Kenwood TT-20
• Kenwood TT-50

• Note: Kenwood reel-to-reel tape recorders were marketed in Japan as Trio Kenwood or just Trio. Largely identical in construction to Kenwood KW-8077

Pictures

• Trio Kenwood TT-50 Auto Reverse, 4-Track, 2-Channel, Stereo Tape Deck

• Kenwood TT-50 Auto Reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck.

• Kenwood TT-50 Large VU meter

• Kenwood TT-50 with standard cover hood

Links

• External Link: Audio Heritage Japan website: [1]