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FEATURES: (where known)
| Type | 4-track, 4-channel stereo tape deck with Sound on Sound |
| Transport Control Type | Solenoid : Fast Forward, Rewind, Play |
| Heads | two 4-track 4-channel stereo heads for recording and playback, two erase heads (2-track & full track)? |
| Motors | Motors - (3) one servo-motor for direct capstan drive and two 6-pole outer-rotor motors for supply and take up reel drive |
| Acceptable Reel Size | 7in (17cm) |
| Tape Speed | 19cm/s (7-1/2ips), 9.5cm/s (3-3/4ips) |
| Bidirectional Play? | Yes |
| Bidirectional Record? | No |
| End of Tape Action | Mechanical auto-shutoff or autoreverse? |
| Recording Level Indicator | 2 Twin-type VU Meters |
| Counter | Mechanical 4 digits |
| Inputs | MIC (4); 6mm diam. jack LINE (4); |
| Outputs | LINE (4); Output Level: ? HEADPHONES (2); 6mm diam. jack (front and rear) |
| Wow/Flutter | less than .10% RMS at 7-1/2 ips less than 0.15% RMS at 3-3/4 ips |
| Frequency response | (using low noise tape) 20 HZ to 25000Hz (+/- 3 dB) at 7-1/2 ips 30 Hz to 23000Hz (+/- 3 dB) at 3-3/4 ips (using regular tape) 30 Hz to 23000Hz (+/- 3 dB) at 7-1/2 ips 30 Hz to 19000HZ (+/- 3 dB) at 3-3/4 ips |
| S/N Ratio | 55 dB |
| Distortion | 0.8% (1000 Hz "0" VU) |
| Erase ratio | Better than 70 dB |
| Recording Bias Frequency | 110 Khz |
| Accessory Functions: | Stereo Playback Control: 4-Channel Stereo Playback or 2-channel Stereo
Playback Record Control: SOS |
| Power Requirements | AC 100V/117V/240V/?V 50/60Hz (switch selectable) |
| Power Consumption | 140 Watts |
| Dimensions | 19 in. (H) 17 in. (W) 7 in.(D) |
| Weight (Without package) | 22.4kg (49.5 lbs) |
Thanks to Brandon Miller for filling in missing data!
Last modified
March 23, 2003