SONY TC-9040
¥ 320,000 (around 1971)
Commentary
A four channel tape deck with a synchronized track mechanism.
38cm/s, 4-channel rerecording and 2-channel rerecording are possible with No. 10 reel.
Closed loop dual capstan system with AC servo motor is adopted.
Equipped with a synchronized track mechanism, the sound recorded on channel 1 can be monitored for playback while recording on channel 2, and both channels are completely synchronized during playback.
Equipped with a speed tuning mechanism that can vary the tape speed by ± 5% during playback.
It uses a system control method that allows you to press any operation button at any time.
It is also designed to reduce click noise.
Equipped with automatic head-out (APS) function and automatic stop (ATS) function.
Equipped with a tape selector that supports SLH tapes.
Built-in reel in reel lock mechanism.
Model Rating
| Type | Tape deck |
| Tape speed | 38cm/s, 19cm/s, 9.5cm/s |
| Motor used | AC servo motor |
| Wow flutter | 0.03%WRMS(38cm/s) |
| Recording bias | Approximately 120 kHz |
| Frequency characteristic (38cm/s) |
When using SLH tape : 20 Hz ~ 30kHz/30Hz ~ 25 kHz ± 2 dB When using general tape : 20 Hz ~ 28kHz/30Hz ~ 20 kHz ± 2 dB |
| Overall strain rate | 1.5% |
| Overall S/N ratio | 59 db (when using SLH tape) 56 dB (when general tape is used) |
| External dimensions | Width 440x Height 560x Depth 255 mm |
| Weight | 28kg |