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Sony Model TC-580
Professional-Quality
Automatic Reverse
Stereo Tape Deck
If you demand the finest in auto-reverse stereo tape deck performance, here is the state of the art. The deluxe 3-motor TC-580 incorporates exclusive Electro-Bilateral Heads and ESP Automatic Reverse which provide continuous bi-directional playback. All specifications and features of this exciting new deck meet the most demanding professional standards.
FEATURES:
- Automatic total-mechanism shut-off
- Center capstan tape drive
- Three motors
- Record equalization selector switch allows optimum performance with either standard tape or Sony low-noise, high-output tape
- Sound-on-sound capability
- Feather-touch control buttons
- Servo-control capstan motor
- Ultra-high frequency bias
- Two-position headphone monitor switch
- Large, illuminated VU meters, calibrated to NAB standards
- Four-digit tape counter
- Built-in reel locks
- Microphone/line mixing
- Molded plastic dust cover
- Vertical/Horizontal Operation
- Non-Magnetizing Record Head
- Automatic Total Mechanism Shutoff
- Automatic Tape Lifters
- Tape/Source Monitoring
- Six Heads
- No Pressure Pads
- Electrical Speed Change
- Full Logic Feather Touch Pushbutton Transport
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: 117 Volts AC, 90 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: 60 sec./ 1200 ft.
Frequency Response:
SLH-180 Tape: 30 Hz to 25 kHz ± 3 dB @ 7-1/2 ips.
30 Hz to 20 kHz @ 3-3/4 ips.
30 Hz to 9 kHz @ 1-7/8 ips.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 56 dB
Wow and Flutter: RMS (NAB Weighted) 0.06% @ 7-1/2 ips.
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: Phone
Impedance: Low
Bias Frequency: 160 kHz
Type of Level Indication: Two VU Meters Calibrated to NAB Standards
Head Configuration:
(2) Quarter-Track Erase
(2) Quarter-Track Record
(2) Quarter-Track Playback
Type of Motor:
AC Servo Motor for Capstan x 1
Eddy Current Motors for Reel Drive x 2
Outputs:
2 Line: (one for each channel)
Plug Type: Phono
Impedance: >10k Ohm
Stereo Headphone Jack
Plug Type: Binaural Phone Jack
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Dimensions: 17-9/16" W x 18-1/8" H x 8-7/8" D
Unit Weight: 43 lbs.
Also available with integrated amp and speakers as Model TC-730
Data taken from Sony(Superscope) brochures. Thanks to A. W. Covert, Battle Creek, MI for this page.
