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


  • 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

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

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  • Kenwood TT-50 Large VU meter

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  • Kenwood TT-50 with standard cover hood

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Reports

Links

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