Sony DTC-55 ES

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General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: DTC-55 ES
  • Type: DAT recorder
  • Years of manufacture: 1990 - 1992
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 33 W
  • Dimensions: 470 x 115 x 330 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8,3 kg
  • Original price: 1'500 DM (RRP)


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
    • Headphone: 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: Less than 0.0045%.
    • Longplay: Under 0.08%


Special Features

  • Digital-to-digital overdubbing capability via one generation
  • 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/out
  • Subsequent change of sub-codes
  • High sound quality
    • 1-bit A/D converter: For converting analog input signals
    • D/A pulse converter: For excellent playback quality


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Pictures[edit]

  • Extract from brochure: Sony DTC-55 ES

Sony DTC-55 ES-Prospekt-1991.jpg


  • Extract from brochure: Sony DTC-55 ES, TA-F 730 ES

Sony DTC-55-TA-F 730 ES-Prospekt-1991.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • European model (220 volts): DTC-55 ES
  • North American model (120 volts): DTC-75 ES
  • Winding mechanism still with multi-pole, contactless motor!!!

Sony DAT-Technologie-Prospekt-1991.jpg

Sony DAT-Technologie-Prospekt-19911.jpg


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