Difference between revisions of "Technics RS-1520"
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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Technics]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: RS-1520 |
| − | * | + | * Year of manufacture: 1979 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Osaka, Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: black |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: optional with RP-9690 (wired remote control) or RP-070 (infrared remote control) |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 120 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: Width:456 mm, Height: 446 mm, Depth: 258 mm. |
| − | * | + | * Weight: approx. 27 kg |
| − | * | + | * New price approx.: 1995 US-$, 2.630 DM to 3.000 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: 4 |
| − | ** | + | ** Microphone: 0.25 mV (-72 dB)/4.7 kOhm |
| − | + | Line In: 60 mV (-24 dB)/150 kOhm | |
| − | *** | + | *** Switchable: Cinch / XLR |
** Through Out: 60 mV (-24 dB)/150 kOhm | ** Through Out: 60 mV (-24 dB)/150 kOhm | ||
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: 2 |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphones: 80 mV/8Ohm |
| − | ** Line Out: 0 | + | ** Line Out: 0.5 V (OVU)/at 22 kOhm or more |
| − | *** | + | *** Switchable: Cinch / XLR |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | + | max.reel diameter: 26,5 cm | |
| − | + | drive: direct driven, collectorless DC motor with phase-locked quartz control for the tone shaft (from turntable e.g. 1210), two direct driven, collectorless DC motors with tape tension control for the reel platters | |
| − | * | + | * Heads: 4 tone heads (head carrier: RP-2224) |
| − | * | + | * Tracks: 2-track, 2-channel stereo record/playback and 4-track, 2-channel stereo playback |
| − | * | + | * Tape speeds: 9.5 cm/s, 19 cm/s and 38 cm/s |
| − | * | + | * Slip: |
| − | ** | + | ** at 9.5 cm/s: 0.018% (WRMS) +/-0.035% DIN) |
| − | ** | + | ** at 19 cm/s: 0.03% (WRMS) +/-0.06% DIN) |
| − | ** | + | ** at 38 cm/s: 0.06% (WRMS) +/-0.12% DIN) |
| − | * | + | * Pitch fluctuations: |
| − | * | + | * Overall frequency response: |
| − | ** | + | ** at 9.5 cm/s: 20 - 15,000 Hz, +/-3 dB |
| − | ** | + | ** at 19 cm/s: 20 - 25,000 Hz, +/-3 dB |
| − | ** | + | ** at 38 cm/s: 30 - 30,000 Hz, +/-3 dB |
| − | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: |
| − | * | + | * extraneous signal-to-noise ratio (pickup level = 3% total harmonic distortion): |
| − | ** | + | ** at 9.5 cm/s: 66 dB |
| − | ** | + | ** at 19 cm/s: 68 dB |
| − | + | at 38 cm/s: 68 dB | |
| − | * | + | * Total harmonic distortion (0 VU): 0.8% |
| − | * | + | * crosstalk fluctuation (38 cm/s): 0.05% |
| − | * | + | * Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHZ in stereo mode: 50 dB |
| − | * | + | * Cancellation attenuation: at 19 cm/s: 65 dB |
| − | * | + | * Premagnetization and extinction frequency: 120 kHz |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Speed fine adjustment (record/playback): +/-6%. |
| − | * | + | * Four-digit tape counter, at 38 cm/s display of real time, at other tape speeds must be converted. |
| − | * "Isolated Loop" | + | * "Isolated Loop" tape guide |
| − | ''' | + | '''Accessories (for pictures see [[Technics_RS-1506_US|RS-1506US]] and [[Technics_RS-1700|RS-1700]])''' |
| − | * RP-9100 | + | * RP-9100 flight case (1) |
| − | * RP-9110 | + | * RP-9110 Hard plastic dust cover to put on when coils are mounted (2) |
| − | * RP-9120 | + | * RP-9120 Wooden side panels (Rio rosewood, veneered, thickness of side panels: 3 cm) |
| − | * RP-9130 | + | * RP-9130 Brackets for shelf mounting (3) |
| − | * RP-9690 | + | * RP-9690 Cable remote control for RS-1500US and RS-1506US (4) |
| − | * RP-9170 | + | * RP-9170 Cable remote control for RS-1700 |
| − | * RP-070 | + | * RP-070 Infrared remote control with receiver and transmitter (see [[Technics_RS-1700|RS-1700]]) |
| − | * RP-10A 26 | + | * RP-10A 26.5 cm aluminium empty reel (5) |
| − | * RP-2422 | + | * RP-2422 quarter-track headstock (7) |
| − | * RP-086 | + | * RP-086 Battery adapter for 24 V DC operation |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| + | * The machine was not sold in Europe and is therefore only designed for a mains voltage of 110V/125V 50/60Hz, i.e. it cannot be switched to 220V/240V. However, it can be operated without problems on 220V/240V mains via an external transformer (so-called step-down converter). The only important thing about such a converter is that it can handle the power consumption of the machine. | ||
| + | The machine is not suitable for EE-Band! | ||
| + | Spare parts and accessories are no longer available from Panasonic or Technics. | ||
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| − | * | + | * Other models of the same series: |
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* [[Technics_RS-777]] | * [[Technics_RS-777]] | ||
* [[Technics_RS-10A02]] | * [[Technics_RS-10A02]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * Technics RS-1520 | + | * Technics RS-1520 with wooden side panels RP-9120 |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image: 1520f2.jpg]] |
| − | * | + | * Extract from brochure: Technics RS-1520 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Technics RS-1520-Prospekt-2.jpg]] |
| − | * Technics RS-1520 | + | * Technics RS-1520 brochure 1979 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Technics RS-1520-Prospekt-1.jpg]] |
| − | {{ | + | {{image Audioscope}}<br /> |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | [[http://www.audioscope.net/technics-1520-track-master-recorder-p-863.html?language=de | + | [[http://www.audioscope.net/technics-1520-track-master-recorder-p-863.html?language=de Image 1 RS-1520]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Tape machines]] |
Latest revision as of 05:27, 18 May 2019
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Technics
- Model: RS-1520
- Year of manufacture: 1979
- Made in: Osaka, Japan
- Color: black
- Remote control: optional with RP-9690 (wired remote control) or RP-070 (infrared remote control)
- Power consumption: 120 W
- Dimensions: Width:456 mm, Height: 446 mm, Depth: 258 mm.
- Weight: approx. 27 kg
- New price approx.: 1995 US-$, 2.630 DM to 3.000 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs: 4
- Microphone: 0.25 mV (-72 dB)/4.7 kOhm
Line In: 60 mV (-24 dB)/150 kOhm
- Switchable: Cinch / XLR
- Through Out: 60 mV (-24 dB)/150 kOhm
- Number of outputs: 2
- Headphones: 80 mV/8Ohm
- Line Out: 0.5 V (OVU)/at 22 kOhm or more
- Switchable: Cinch / XLR
Technical Data max.reel diameter: 26,5 cm drive: direct driven, collectorless DC motor with phase-locked quartz control for the tone shaft (from turntable e.g. 1210), two direct driven, collectorless DC motors with tape tension control for the reel platters
- Heads: 4 tone heads (head carrier: RP-2224)
- Tracks: 2-track, 2-channel stereo record/playback and 4-track, 2-channel stereo playback
- Tape speeds: 9.5 cm/s, 19 cm/s and 38 cm/s
- Slip:
- at 9.5 cm/s: 0.018% (WRMS) +/-0.035% DIN)
- at 19 cm/s: 0.03% (WRMS) +/-0.06% DIN)
- at 38 cm/s: 0.06% (WRMS) +/-0.12% DIN)
- Pitch fluctuations:
- Overall frequency response:
- at 9.5 cm/s: 20 - 15,000 Hz, +/-3 dB
- at 19 cm/s: 20 - 25,000 Hz, +/-3 dB
- at 38 cm/s: 30 - 30,000 Hz, +/-3 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- extraneous signal-to-noise ratio (pickup level = 3% total harmonic distortion):
- at 9.5 cm/s: 66 dB
- at 19 cm/s: 68 dB
at 38 cm/s: 68 dB
- Total harmonic distortion (0 VU): 0.8%
- crosstalk fluctuation (38 cm/s): 0.05%
- Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHZ in stereo mode: 50 dB
- Cancellation attenuation: at 19 cm/s: 65 dB
- Premagnetization and extinction frequency: 120 kHz
Special Features
- Speed fine adjustment (record/playback): +/-6%.
- Four-digit tape counter, at 38 cm/s display of real time, at other tape speeds must be converted.
- "Isolated Loop" tape guide
Accessories (for pictures see RS-1506US and RS-1700)
- RP-9100 flight case (1)
- RP-9110 Hard plastic dust cover to put on when coils are mounted (2)
- RP-9120 Wooden side panels (Rio rosewood, veneered, thickness of side panels: 3 cm)
- RP-9130 Brackets for shelf mounting (3)
- RP-9690 Cable remote control for RS-1500US and RS-1506US (4)
- RP-9170 Cable remote control for RS-1700
- RP-070 Infrared remote control with receiver and transmitter (see RS-1700)
- RP-10A 26.5 cm aluminium empty reel (5)
- RP-2422 quarter-track headstock (7)
- RP-086 Battery adapter for 24 V DC operation
Remarks[edit]
- The machine was not sold in Europe and is therefore only designed for a mains voltage of 110V/125V 50/60Hz, i.e. it cannot be switched to 220V/240V. However, it can be operated without problems on 220V/240V mains via an external transformer (so-called step-down converter). The only important thing about such a converter is that it can handle the power consumption of the machine.
The machine is not suitable for EE-Band! Spare parts and accessories are no longer available from Panasonic or Technics.
- Other models of the same series:
- Technics_RS-777
- Technics_RS-10A02
- Technics_RS-1500_US
- Technics_RS-1500_S4
- Technics_RS-1506_US
- Technics_RS-1700
- Technics_RS-1800
Pictures[edit]
- Technics RS-1520 with wooden side panels RP-9120
- Extract from brochure: Technics RS-1520
- Technics RS-1520 brochure 1979
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