ONKYO TA-W880
¥ 72,800 (around 1981)
Commentary
High-speed dubbing deck announced as the second stage of high-speed double continuous dubbing deck.
With the double mechanism of playback deck (Tape-1) and recording playback deck (Tape-2), you can enjoy tape-dubbing from 1 to 2.
The dubbing speed can be switched between high speed (about 2 times the normal speed) and normal speed, and tape dubbing is possible in half the time of normal double deck.
Playback monitoring during dubbing is also possible.
By using the microphone during constant speed dubbing, you can record to Tape 2 while listening to the mixing sound of Tape 1 and the microphone.
The playback level of Tape 1 is constant, and the microphone sound is controlled by the Input level control.
When the playback of Tape 1 is finished, the relay playback which automatically starts the playback of Tape 2 is possible.
Also, if you play tapes 1 and 2 simultaneously, you can mix and play at the same level.
Tape selectors for Metal, High (Chrome) and Normal tapes are installed on each of Tape 1 and Tape 2.
Equipped with a Dolby system, noise can be reduced.
For recording, set the Dolby switch to OUT when making an IN tape from a Dolby IN tape or an OUT tape from a Dolby OUT tape, or set the Dolby switch to IN when making an IN tape from a Dolby OUT tape. Set the Dolby switch to IN when making an IN tape from a Dolby OUT tape, and dub at a constant speed.
Uses a DC servo motor that automatically controls the rotational speed with an electronic circuit.
Excellent running characteristics are achieved by a DC servo motor that maintains excellent rotational accuracy without being affected by voltage or load fluctuations, a highly reliable rotational transmission mechanism, and a stable cassette upright loading system.
The hard permalloy head is used for playback only for Deck 1 and for recording and playback only for Deck 2.
The head surface is extremely hard and smooth, giving excellent wear resistance.
It is equipped with a REC MUTE mechanism, which is convenient for cutting unnecessary parts during recording.
With the REC MUTE switch, you can cut off only the input signal with one touch while the tape is running.
High brightness indicator is used for the level display.
Equipped with timer standby mechanism that can record absence and play back alarm clock.
Equipped with a full auto-stop mechanism that does not burden the mechanism.
Model Rating
| Type | 4-track 2-channel stereo dubbing deck |
| Heads | Recording : 1 hard permalloy Playback : 1 Hard Permalloy Erasing : double-gap ferrite |
| Motor | Two DC servo motors |
| Tape speed | 4.8cm/s (High-speed dubbing possible) |
| Wow flutter | 0.06%(WRMS) |
| Frequency characteristic | Metal : 20 Hz to 17 kHz (30 Hz to 16 kHz ± 3 dB) High : 20 Hz to 16 kHz (30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 3 dB) Normal : 20 Hz to 15 kHz (30 Hz to 14 kHz ± 3 dB) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Dolby out:58dB Dolby In : 5 dB (1 kHz), 10 dB (5 kHz) improvement |
| Minimum Input Sensitivity / Impedance | MIC : 0.3mV/200 Ω ~ 50k Ω Line : 50mV/50k Ω |
| Output Level / Impedance | Line : 340 mV (0 VU) / 50k Ω or more Headset : 8 Ω ~ 200 Ω (6 mm φ standard jack) |
| Power supply voltage | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 15W |
| External dimensions | Width 418x Height 122x Depth 270 mm |
| Weight | 6.5kg |