Sony DTC-77 ES

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: DTC-77 ES
  • Type: DAT recorder
  • Years of manufacture: 1991 - 1995
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black or Champagne
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 33 W
  • Dimensions: 470 x 135 x 350 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 11,0 kg
  • Original price: 2'900 DM (RRP, black), 3'000 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 94 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: over 94 dB
  • Distortion factor:
    • Standard: Less than 0.0045%.
    • Longplay: Under 0.08%


Special Features

  • 4-head with rear belt control
  • Drive with 4-motor direct drive
  • 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/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


Remarks

  • European model (220 volts): DTC-77 ES
  • North American model (120 volts): DTC-87 ES



Pictures

  • Image: Sony DTC-77 ES

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Reports

  • Report at "Tape Museum": [1]


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