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− | == | + | == Data == |
− | {{ | + | {{navigation}} |
− | ''' | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Sony]] |
− | * | + | * Model: TC-880-2 |
− | * | + | * Type: Tape machine |
− | * | + | * Year of manufacture: 1974 - 1980 |
− | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
− | * | + | * Color: silver / black, sides wood |
− | * | + | * Remote control: yes, cable remote RM-16 |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 120 watts |
− | * | + | * Dimensions: 465 x 515 x 265 mm (WxHxD) |
− | * | + | * Weight: 36.5 kg |
− | * | + | * Original price approx.: 550.000 Yen (Japan, 1974, TC-8750-2), 6.698 DM (1979) |
− | * | + | * New price remote control RM-16 approx.: 7,500 Yen (Japan, 1974), 98 DM (1979) |
− | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
− | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
− | ** | + | ** 2 × microphone: 0.2 mV / -72 dB |
− | ** | + | ** 2 × XLR: |
− | ** | + | ** 2 × Line: 0.60 mV / -22 dB / 100 kOhm |
− | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
− | ** Line: | + | ** 2 × Line: 0.435 V / -5 dB / <10 kOhm |
− | ** | + | ** Headphones: 8 Ohm |
− | ''' | + | '''Specifications''' |
− | * 2- | + | * 2-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck (playback also 4-track). |
− | * Max. | + | * Max. Reel diameter: max. 26 cm |
− | * | + | * Drive: 3 motors |
− | ** | + | ** 1 × AC-Servo (Dual Capstan) |
− | ** | + | ** 2 × 8-pin DC servo (reels) |
− | * | + | * Heads F&F: 4 |
− | ** | + | ** 1 × recording |
− | ** | + | ** 1 × 2-track playback |
− | ** | + | ** 1 × 4-track playback |
− | ** | + | ** 1 × erase |
− | * | + | * Tracks: recording, playback 2, playback also 4 |
− | * | + | * Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm/s |
− | * | + | * Synchronisation fluctuations: |
− | ** | + | ** at 19 cm/s: ±0.04 % according to DIN |
− | ** | + | ** at 38 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to DIN |
− | ** | + | ** at 19 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to NAB |
− | ** | + | ** at 38 cm/s: ±0.02 % according to NAB |
− | * | + | * Pitch fluctuations: |
− | ** 0 | + | ** 0.02 % WRMS (38 cm/s) |
− | ** 0 | + | ** 0.03 % WRMS (19 cm/s) |
− | ** | + | ** ±0.03 % DIN (38 cm/s) |
− | ** | + | ** ±0.04 % DIN (19 cm/s) |
− | * | + | * Overall frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr) |
− | + | 25-30,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr) | |
− | + | 25-35,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH) | |
− | ** | + | ** 25-25,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH) |
− | + | 25-30,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, Norm) | |
− | + | 25-20,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, standard) | |
− | * | + | * Noise-to-voltage ratio according to NAB: |
− | ** 62 dB | + | ** 62 dB for low-noise band |
− | + | 65 dB at ferro-chrome band | |
− | + | distortion factor: 0.5 % at 19 cm/sec, at ferro-chrome band and "0" dB | |
− | * | + | * Equalization: NAB equalizer |
− | * | + | * Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz in stereo mode: 55 dB |
− | * | + | * Cancellation attenuation: |
− | * | + | * Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: AC 85 kHz. |
− | * VU | + | * VU meter: |
− | ** Response: | + | ** Response: 30-30,000 Hz |
− | ** | + | ** Range: -40 dB - +15 dB |
− | + | Rise time: 1 ms | |
− | * | + | * Attenuation at 19 cm/s: |
− | * | + | * Premagnetization and extinction frequency: 160 kHz |
− | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
− | * | + | * Double-Capstan direct drive |
− | * | + | * Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 coils |
− | * | + | * Full logic key switch |
− | * | + | * Calibrated tape length counter: at 38 cm/sec the time can be read directly in minutes and seconds |
− | * | + | * Two-stage premagnetization |
− | * | + | * Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape |
− | * Peak | + | * Peak program meter switchable to three functions: |
** Peak | ** Peak | ||
− | ** Peak | + | ** Peak Hold |
** VU | ** VU | ||
− | * | + | * Control buttons with illuminated rings for function display |
− | * Memory | + | * Memory counter |
− | * FM | + | * FM Dolby and recording limiter (prevents overload during dynamic peaks) |
− | == | + | == Remarks == |
− | * | + | * Other models in the "Professional" series: |
* [[Sony TC-755]] | * [[Sony TC-755]] | ||
* [[Sony TC-755A]] | * [[Sony TC-755A]] | ||
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− | == | + | == Pictures == |
− | * | + | * Image: Sony TC-880-2 |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-880-2.jpg]] |
− | * | + | * Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-880-2 |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-880-2.jpg]] |
− | * | + | * Image: Sony TC-880-2 wired remote control RM-16 |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-880-RM-16-2.jpg]] |
− | == | + | * Picture Japan version: Sony TC-8750-2 |
+ | [[File:Sony TC-880-3.jpg|1000px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | == Reports == | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | * | + | * External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TC-880-2.html] |
− | [[ | + | [[Category:Tape Machines]] |
Latest revision as of 00:28, 23 October 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: TC-880-2
- Type: Tape machine
- Year of manufacture: 1974 - 1980
- Made in: Japan
- Color: silver / black, sides wood
- Remote control: yes, cable remote RM-16
- Power consumption: 120 watts
- Dimensions: 465 x 515 x 265 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 36.5 kg
- Original price approx.: 550.000 Yen (Japan, 1974, TC-8750-2), 6.698 DM (1979)
- New price remote control RM-16 approx.: 7,500 Yen (Japan, 1974), 98 DM (1979)
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- 2 × microphone: 0.2 mV / -72 dB
- 2 × XLR:
- 2 × Line: 0.60 mV / -22 dB / 100 kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- 2 × Line: 0.435 V / -5 dB / <10 kOhm
- Headphones: 8 Ohm
Specifications
- 2-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck (playback also 4-track).
- Max. Reel diameter: max. 26 cm
- Drive: 3 motors
- 1 × AC-Servo (Dual Capstan)
- 2 × 8-pin DC servo (reels)
- Heads F&F: 4
- 1 × recording
- 1 × 2-track playback
- 1 × 4-track playback
- 1 × erase
- Tracks: recording, playback 2, playback also 4
- Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm/s
- Synchronisation fluctuations:
- at 19 cm/s: ±0.04 % according to DIN
- at 38 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to DIN
- at 19 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to NAB
- at 38 cm/s: ±0.02 % according to NAB
- Pitch fluctuations:
- 0.02 % WRMS (38 cm/s)
- 0.03 % WRMS (19 cm/s)
- ±0.03 % DIN (38 cm/s)
- ±0.04 % DIN (19 cm/s)
- Overall frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr)
25-30,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr) 25-35,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
- 25-25,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
25-30,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, Norm) 25-20,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, standard)
- Noise-to-voltage ratio according to NAB:
- 62 dB for low-noise band
65 dB at ferro-chrome band distortion factor: 0.5 % at 19 cm/sec, at ferro-chrome band and "0" dB
- Equalization: NAB equalizer
- Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz in stereo mode: 55 dB
- Cancellation attenuation:
- Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: AC 85 kHz.
- VU meter:
- Response: 30-30,000 Hz
- Range: -40 dB - +15 dB
Rise time: 1 ms
- Attenuation at 19 cm/s:
- Premagnetization and extinction frequency: 160 kHz
Special Features
- Double-Capstan direct drive
- Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 coils
- Full logic key switch
- Calibrated tape length counter: at 38 cm/sec the time can be read directly in minutes and seconds
- Two-stage premagnetization
- Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape
- Peak program meter switchable to three functions:
- Peak
- Peak Hold
- VU
- Control buttons with illuminated rings for function display
- Memory counter
- FM Dolby and recording limiter (prevents overload during dynamic peaks)
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the "Professional" series:
- Sony TC-755
- Sony TC-755A
- Sony TC-756-2
- Sony TC-758
- Sony TC-765
- Sony TC-766-2
- Sony TC-788-4
- Sony TC-850-2
- Sony TC-850-4
- Sony TC-854-4
- Sony TC-880-2
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Sony TC-880-2
- Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-880-2
- Image: Sony TC-880-2 wired remote control RM-16
- Picture Japan version: Sony TC-8750-2
Reports[edit]
Links[edit]
- External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [1]