Difference between revisions of "Sony TC-788-4"
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| − | == | + | == Data == |
| − | {{ | + | {{navigation}} |
| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Sony]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: TC-788-4 (designation in Japan for the identical [[Sony TC-7850]]) |
| − | + | Type: 4-channel tape machine | |
| − | * | + | * Year of manufacture: 1974 - 1978 |
| − | * | + | * Manufactured in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Silver, wood side panels |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 70 watts |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 448 x 558 x 227 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 26,5 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price approx.: 3'500 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
| − | ** 4x | + | ** 4x Microphone: 0,2mV / -72dB |
| − | ** 4x | + | ** 4x line: 60mV / -22dB / 100kOhm |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
| − | ** 4x Line: 0 | + | ** 4x Line: 0.43 V / -5dB / < 10kOhm |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphones Front, Rear: 8 Ohm |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | * 4- | + | * 4-track, 4-channel, quadrophonic tape deck, also stereo playable |
| − | + | Max. Reel diameter: max. 26 cm | |
| − | * | + | * Drive: 3 motors |
| − | + | 1x AC Servo (Dual Capstan) | |
| − | + | 2x 8-pole DC servo (reels) | |
| − | * | + | * Heads F&F: 3 |
| − | ** 1x | + | ** 1x recording |
| − | ** 1x | + | ** 1x playback |
| − | ** 1x | + | ** 1x delete |
| − | * | + | * Tracks: 4 |
| − | * | + | * Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm/s |
| − | * | + | * Synchronisation fluctuations: |
| − | ** ± 0 | + | ** ± 0.04 % (38cm/s) |
| − | ** ± 0 | + | ** ± 0.06 % (19cm/s) |
| − | * | + | * Pitch fluctuations: |
| − | ** 0 | + | ** 0.02% WRMS (38cm/s) |
| − | ** 0 | + | ** 0.03% WRMS (19cm/s) |
| − | ** ± 0 | + | ** ± 0.03% DIN (38cm/s) |
| − | ** ± 0 | + | ** ± 0.04% DIN (19cm/s) |
| − | * | + | * Overall frequency response: |
| − | ** 20Hz - 35kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, SLH) | + | ** 20Hz - 35kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, SLH). |
| − | + | 30Hz - 28kHz (19cm/s, ± 2dB, SLH) | |
** 20Hz - 30kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, Norm) | ** 20Hz - 30kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, Norm) | ||
| − | ** 20Hz - 23kHhz (19cm/s, ± 2dB, | + | ** 20Hz - 23kHhz (19cm/s, ± 2dB, standard) |
| − | * | + | * Noise voltage ratio according to NAB: |
| − | ** 53 dB | + | ** 53 dB at Low Noise-Band |
| − | + | 56 dB at ferro-chrome band | |
| − | * | + | * Distortion factor: 1.2 |
| − | * | + | * 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: 30Hz - 30Khz | ** Response: 30Hz - 30Khz | ||
| − | + | Range: -40dB - +15dB | |
| − | ** | + | ** Rise time: 1 ms |
| − | * | + | * Suppression attenuation at 19 cm/sec: |
| − | * | + | * Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: 160 kHz |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Double-Capstan direct drive |
| − | * | + | * Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 coils |
| − | * | + | * Full logic key switch |
| − | * | + | * Two-stage premagnetization |
| − | * | + | * Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape |
| − | == | + | == 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-788-4 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-788-4-1.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * | + | * External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TC-788-4.html] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Tape Machines]] |
Latest revision as of 05:55, 23 October 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: TC-788-4 (designation in Japan for the identical Sony TC-7850)
Type: 4-channel tape machine
- Year of manufacture: 1974 - 1978
- Manufactured in: Japan
- Color: Silver, wood side panels
- Remote control:
- Power consumption: 70 watts
- Dimensions: 448 x 558 x 227 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 26,5 kg
- Original price approx.: 3'500 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- 4x Microphone: 0,2mV / -72dB
- 4x line: 60mV / -22dB / 100kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- 4x Line: 0.43 V / -5dB / < 10kOhm
- Headphones Front, Rear: 8 Ohm
Technical Data
- 4-track, 4-channel, quadrophonic tape deck, also stereo playable
Max. Reel diameter: max. 26 cm
- Drive: 3 motors
1x AC Servo (Dual Capstan) 2x 8-pole DC servo (reels)
- Heads F&F: 3
- 1x recording
- 1x playback
- 1x delete
- Tracks: 4
- Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm/s
- Synchronisation fluctuations:
- ± 0.04 % (38cm/s)
- ± 0.06 % (19cm/s)
- Pitch fluctuations:
- 0.02% WRMS (38cm/s)
- 0.03% WRMS (19cm/s)
- ± 0.03% DIN (38cm/s)
- ± 0.04% DIN (19cm/s)
- Overall frequency response:
- 20Hz - 35kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, SLH).
30Hz - 28kHz (19cm/s, ± 2dB, SLH)
- 20Hz - 30kHz (38cm/s, ± 2dB, Norm)
- 20Hz - 23kHhz (19cm/s, ± 2dB, standard)
- Noise voltage ratio according to NAB:
- 53 dB at Low Noise-Band
56 dB at ferro-chrome band
- Distortion factor: 1.2
- 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: 30Hz - 30Khz
Range: -40dB - +15dB
- Rise time: 1 ms
- Suppression attenuation at 19 cm/sec:
- Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: 160 kHz
Special Features
- Double-Capstan direct drive
- Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 coils
- Full logic key switch
- Two-stage premagnetization
- Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape
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-788-4
Reports[edit]
Links[edit]
- External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [1]