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Sony Model TC-440
Automatic Reverse Stereo Tape Deck
with Roto Bi-Lateral Heads
This is our economy reversing deck. With the new TC-440, you'll never have to flip a reel over again! A unique Roto Bi-Lateral Head revolves 180 degrees, to permit recording, monitoring and playback in both directions. But the TC-440 offers you more than convenience and low price. Extremely high performance is assured thanks to Closed-Loop Dual Capstan Tape Drive, a Servo-Control Motor, and other unique professional features.
FEATURES:
Foil-Activated Automatic Reverse
Automatic Total-Mechanism Shut-Off
Built-in Sound-on-Sound and Echo
Electrical Speed Change
Microphone/Line Mixing
Record Equalization Selector Switch
FET Amplifier
Stereo Headphone Jack
Servo-Controlled Back Tension
Ultra-High Frequency Bias
Two VU Meters
Four-Digit Tape Counter
Vertical/Horizontal Operation
Non-Magnetizing Record Head
Automatic Tape Lifters
Tape/Source Monitor (Six-Head function)
No Pressure Pads
Pause Control
Built-in Reel Locks
Pushbutton Operation
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: 117 Volts AC, 45 Watts, 60 Hz
Tape Speed: 7-1/2, 3-3/4, 1-7/8 ips.
Reel Size: 7' Maximum Diameter
Recording System: Quarter-Track Stereo
Rewind and Fast-Forward Time: 100 sec./1200 ft.
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB @ 7-1/2 ips.
20 Hz to 23 kHz @ 3-3/4 ips.
30 Hz to 9 kHz @ 1-7/8 ips.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 56 dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.07%
Inputs:
2 Line In: (one for each channel)
Plug Type: Phono
Impedance: > 100k Ohms
Input Sensitivity: 0.06 V.
2 Microphones: (one for each channel)
Plug Type: Mini
Bias Frequency: 160 kHz
Type of Level Indication: Two VU Meters
Head Configuration:
2 Quarter-Track Erase
1 Quarter-Track Record
1 Quarter-Track Playback
Type of Motor: Induction AC Servo Motor x 1
Outputs:
2 Line: (one for each channel)
Plug Type: Phono
Impedance: 10k Ohms
Output Level: 0.775 V. (@ 0 VU)
1 Stereo Headphone Jack
Plug Type: Binaural Phone Jack
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Dimensions: 16-9/16" W x 16-3/16" H x 8-1/2" D
Unit Weight: 27 lbs 2 oz.
Photo and data from Sony(Superscope) brochures. Thanks to A. W. Covert, Battle Creek, MI for this page.
