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Sony Model TC-377 Deluxe

Three-Head Stereo Tape Deck

with Automatic Total Mechanism Shut-Off (TMS)

 

 

 

From the sophisticated look of the control panel - slanted for easier visibility and maneuverability - to the vast array of extra performance features - the Sony TC-377 is a superior single-motor three-head deck.  Some of these exciting features include: microphone attenuator switch; long-life Ferrite and Ferrite heads; automatic total mechanism shut-off (TMS), and much more.  The TC-377 combines single-motor simplicity and price with outstanding performance. The result?  Professional recording quality and tape handling.

 

FEATURES-

- Three Heads for Tape/Source Monitoring and Wider Frequency Response

- Non-magnetizing Record Head

- Ultra-High Frequency Bias

- Record Equalization Selector Switch for standard or Sony SLH-180 low-noise, high-output recording tape

- Vibration free motor

- Sound-On-Sound Capability

- Servo Controlled Back Tension

- Microphone/Line Mixing

- Stereo headphone Monitoring Jack

- Variable Line Output

- Two VU Meters

- Microphone and Auxiliary Inputs

- Four Digit Tape Counter

- Reversible Slanted Walnut Base provides the perfect angle for either Horizontal or Vertical Operation

- Automatic Tape Lifters

- Pause Control w/Lock

- Retractomatic Pinch Roller

 

SPECIFICATIONS-

Frequency Response @ 7-1/2IPS (Hz) - 30-25k ± 3db with Sony SLH-180

Frequency Response @ 3-3/4IPS (Hz) - 30-20k

Frequency Response @ 1-7/8IPS (Hz) - 30-9k

Wow & Flutter @ 7-1/2IPS (%) - .09

Maximum Reel Size - 7"

Signal To Noise Ratio SLH Tape (db) - 55

Bias Frequency (kHz) - 160

Number of Motors - 1

Capstan Drive Motor – Induction

Rewind Time 1200’ Tape (Seconds) - 120

Power Requirements - 117 VAC, 30 watts, 60 Hz

Line Input Impedance (Ohms) - 100k

Line Input Sensitivity (Volts) - .06

Microphone Input Plug - Phone

Output Impedence (Ohms) - 10k

Dimensions WxHxD (Inches) – 16-1/2x15-7/16x8-5/16

Weight - 22lbs, 1oz.

 

Photo and data direct from Sony(Superscope) brochures. Thanks to A. W. Covert, Battle Creek, MI for this page.