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Sony Model TC-652-4
Professional Quality Three-Head,
Three-Motor Stereo Tape Deck
With Quadradial Playback
(Thanks to Don Nattinger for Sony photo)
Behind the illuminated, color-coded pushbutton controls of the TC-652, you'll discover a full array of impressive professional features! For example, Solenoid-Operated, Logic Controlled Transport Functions make it impossible for you to ever break a tape again. All the features of Sony’s TC-650 but with Quadradial four-channel playback.
FEATURES:
· Quarter-Track Stereo Record & Playback
· Three Heads for Tape/Source Monitoring
· Plug-in Head Block Assembly
· Die-Cast Tape Guide and Head Block Mounting Frame
· Logic-Controlled, Solenoid-Operated Three-Motor Transport
· Illuminated Color-Coded Feather-Touch Pushbutton Controls
· Optional Full Function Remote Control w/Pause
· Hysteresis Synchronous Capstan Motor
· Defeatable, Automatic Tape Lifters for easy editing and high-speed cueing
· Four-Digit Tape Counter
· Electrical Speed Change
· Precision Balanced Capstan and Impedance Flywheels
· Scrape Flutter Filter
· Microphone/Line Mixing
· Playback Level Control
· Large, Illuminated VU Meters, calibrated to NAB Standards
· Record Equalization Selector Switch allows optimum performance with either standard tape or Sony low-noise, high-output tape
· Fully Adjustable Bias & EQ Adjustments
· Modular Plug-in Electronics
· Built-in Reel Locks
· Vertical/Horizontal Operation
· Walnut Base
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES:
· H-17-2S Two-Track Plug-in Head Block Assembly
· H-17-4S Quarter-Track Plug-in Head Block Assembly
· RM-16 Full-Function Remote Control
SPECIFICATIONS:
· Frequency Response @ 7-1/2IPS (Hz) - 30-22k± 2db w/ SLH-180
· Frequency Response @ 3-3/4IPS (Hz) - 40-15k± 2db w/ SLH-180
· Wow & Flutter @ 7-1/2IPS (%) - .04
· Maximum Reel Size - 7"
· Rewind Time 1200’ Tape (Seconds) - 90
· Signal To Noise Ratio SLH Tape (db) – 57
· Bias Frequency (kHz) – 120
· Microphone Input Plug - Phone
· Line Input Impedance (Ohms) - 100k
· Line Input Sensitivity (Volts) - .07v
· Output Impedance (Ohms) - 100k
· Reel Drive Motor Type - Torque
· Power Requirements – 117 VAC, 90 watts, 60 Hz
· Dimensions WxHxD (Inches) – 16-19/32x19-15/16x9-9/16
· Weight - 46lbs.
Photo and data direct from Sony(Superscope) brochures. Thanks to A. W. Covert, Battle Creek, MI for this page.
