Sony DTC-57 ES

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General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: DTC-57 ES
  • Type: DAT recorder
  • Years of manufacture: 1991 - 1993
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black or Champagne
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 32 W
  • Dimensions: 470 x 125 x 350 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8,2 kg
  • Original price: 1'300 DM (RRP, black), 1'400 DM (RRP, champagne)


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3
    • Line In Cinch: 47 kOhm

Digital In Cinch: 75 Ohm

    • Digital In Opto
  • Number of outputs: 3
    • Line Out Cinch: 470 Ohm
    • Digital Out Cinch: 75 Ohm
    • Headphones: 220 Ohm


Technical Data

  • Sampling frequency:
    • 48 kHz
    • 44.1 kHz
    • 32 kHz
  • Tape speed:
    • Standard: 8.15 mm/s
    • Longplay: 4.075 mm/s
  • D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter
  • Frequency response:
    • Standard: 2 - 22000 Hz
    • Longplay: 2 - 14500 Hz
  • Dynamic range: over 92 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: over 92 dB

  • Distortion factor:
    • Standard: Below 0.0045%
    • Longplay: Under 0.08


Special Features

  • Digital-to-digital dubbing capability over one generation.
  • Automatic recording of recording date and time
  • Three sampling frequencies selectable
    • 48 kHz: For standard analog and digital input signals.
    • 44.1 kHz: For CDs and recorded DAT tapes

32 kHz: For analog longplay input signals

  • Longplay operation: Four hours recording time
  • Visible tape run
  • Various subcodes recordable:
    • Start codes

Program number codes Jump codes Absolute time codes

  • Digital fade-in/fade-out
  • Subsequent change of sub-codes
  • High sound quality
    • 1-bit A/D converter: For conversion of analog input signals
    • D/A pulse converter: For excellent playback quality


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Pictures[edit]

  • [[image:Sony DTC-57 ES

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Reports[edit]

  • Report at "Tape Museum": [[1]]


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