Audio Database

PT-850S-A
Commentary

4-track 2-channel tape deck.

There are 2 tracks for one way, and it is a 4-track system that can record both ways.
In addition to stereo recording / playback, 4-track monaural recording / playback is possible by switching the recording volume.

The amplifier section contains a 10-chip recording / playback amplifier including two low-noise transistors.

Equipped with an auto shut-off mechanism, the power is automatically turned off when the tape finishes winding and the tape stops.

Equipped with a level meter.

A 4-pole condenser motor is used as the drive motor.

It is equipped with a compensation circuit for speed switching. The compensation circuit linked to the tape speed switching shaft operates at both 19cm/s and 9.5cm/s.

Can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions.

Equipped with a DIN jack.

Model Rating
Type Stereo tape deck
Tape used No. 3, 5 and 7
Tape speed 9.5cm/s, 19cm/s
Recording time
  S-3
SC-3
SL-3 SW-3 S-5
SC-5
SL-5 S-7
SC-7
SL-7
9.5cm/s: 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes 180 minutes
19cm/s: 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes
Track 4-track, 2-channel
Recording system AC bias system
Frequency characteristic 30 Hz to 18 kHz (19cm/s)
Recording level display Level meter
Signal-to-noise ratio Mic:65dB
Aux:20dB
DIN:50dB
Input terminal Mic:0.6mV
Aux:0.1V
DIN:3mV
Output terminal Line out : 0.5V/10k Ω
DIN : 0.5V/10k Ω
Transistor used 2SB440 : 2
2SB439 : 2
2SB54 : 2
2SB56 : 2
2SB415 : 3
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 50W
External dimensions Width 391x Height 333x Depth 142 mm
Weight 7.5kg
Attachment No. 7 one touch Reel (RB-7)
DIN Code