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Sony Model TC-388-4 Deluxe
Quadradial Three-Head Tape Deck
with Automatic Total Mechanism Shut-Off (TMS)
You don't have to spend a bundle to get excellent 4-channel recordings with your own personal touch. The modestly-priced SONY TC-388-4 lets you do it yourself, with the flair and control of a pro.
The Variable Pan Pots act like a built-in mixer for combining rear channelswith the front. Plus Built-In Mic/Line Mixing enables you to record from two 4-channel sources simultaneously, adding your own effects.
To check those impressive results while recording, the Three-Head Design offers Tape/lSource Monitoring. Result: You can make on-the-spot adjustments to assure optimum recording quality. A Microphone Attenuator is built in to provide distortion-free recording at high sound levels with sensitive microphones. And there's a Record Equalization Selector Switch, letting you use either standard or low noise/ high output recording tape with maximum benefit.
The TC-388-4 boasts Automatic Tape Lifters to protect the tape and tape heads from wear during high speed tape winding. And the tape drive mechanism is also protected by Automatic Total Mechanism Shut-Off (TMS), which returns all functions to the stop mode at end-of-tape in play, record, rewind or fast-forward.
For personalized 4-channel versatility-plus long-term, top rated performance at a moderate price, you can't do better than the SONY TC-388-4.
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 and Echo Capabilities with the optional SB-200 Adapter or MX-6S Mixer
- Pan Pot On/Off Switch
- Microphone Attenuator Switch
- Automatic Total Mechanism Shut-Off (TMS)
- Record Interlock
- Built-In Reel Locks
- Servo Controlled Back Tension
- Microphone/Line Mixing
- Stereo headphone Monitoring Jack (switchable Front / Back / Mix)
- Variable Line Output Level Controls
- Four Illuminated VU Meters
- Microphone and Auxiliary Inputs
- Four Digit Tape Counter
- Walnut Base
- Automatic Tape Lifters
- Pause Control w/Lock
- Retractomatic Pinch Roller
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES-
· RK-74 Patch Cords X 4
· Empty 7-Inch Reel
· Head Cleaning Ribbon
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES-
· ECM-990 Variable Direction Axis One-Point Stereo Condenser Microphone
· ECM-33P Cardioid Condenser Microphone
· ECM-280 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
· AC-148 48 Volt Phantom Power Supply
· SB-200 Sound-On-Sound and Echo Adapter
· NR-335 Dual-Process Dolby Noise Reduction Adapter*
· MX.510 Active Five-Channel Stereo/Monaural Mixer
· DR-7A Low Impedance Stereo Headphones
· SB-300 Tape Recorder Selector
*-TM Dolby Labs, Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS-
- Recording System: Quarter-Track Quadradial, Stereo, Mono
- Tape Speed: 7-1/2, 3-3/4 ips.
- Frequency Response:
Standard Tape: 20 Hz to 25 kHz @ 7-1/2 ips.
30 Hz to 17 kHz @ 3-3/4 ips.
SLH-180 Tape: 20 Hz to 30 kHz @ 7-1/2 ips.
20 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB @ 71/2 ips.
30 Hz to 19 kHz @ 3-3/4 ips.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Standard Tape: 52 dB
SLH-180 Tape: 55 dB
- Wow and Flutter: RMS (NAB Weighted)
0.09% @ 7-1/2 ips.
0.12% @ 3-3/4 ips.
- Head Configuration:
1 Four-Channel Erase
1 Four-Channel Record
1 Four-Channel Playback
(compatible with quarter-track)
- Maximum Reel Size - 7"
- Bias Frequency (kHz) - 160
- Number of Motors - 1
- Capstan Drive Motor – Induction
- Rewind Time 1800’ Tape (Seconds) - 100
- 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) – 16-7/16”W x 19-3/4” H x 8-7/8”D
- Weight - 34lbs, 2oz.
Photo and data direct from Sony(Superscope) brochures. Thanks to A. W. Covert, Battle Creek, MI for this page.
