SONY TC-200

Commentary

This is a stereo tape recorder that can record and play back stereo from one unit.

The cabinet cover of the TC-200 is divided into two parts and each part can be used as a speaker.
Stereo playback is possible by removing the lid and installing it symmetrically.

It is compatible with 4-track 2-channel stereo, which is the standard format for stereo tapes. It has built-in pre-amplifier and main amplifier for both recording and playback, so you can record with microphone and play back with speaker by itself.
It is also capable of long-duration monaural recording.

All idler system of 1-motor configuration is adopted for the mechanism part.

It has a sound-on-sound function and can be used simultaneously by making one channel for playback and two channels for recording (or vice versa).
This makes it possible for one person to record tricks such as double or triple recitation.

The public address feature lets you listen to the sound you are recording through your speakers.
It can also be used as a loudspeaker device for a microphone or record player without running a tape.

Equipped with DIN standard connector.

The head amplifier uses a transistor in the first stage of the preamplifier for both recording and playback to eliminate noise such as howling and hum.

Two new dynamic microphones are included.

Equipped with 8 mm flash for synchronization.

The line output and speaker output jacks are common, and can be switched with a switch on the control panel.

Equipped with a temporary stop device.

Equipped with a tape counter, level meter and tone control.

Model Rating

Type		Tape recorder
Track format		4-track 2-channel
Reel used		Maximum 7
Tape speed		9.5cm/s, 19cm/s
Available recording time		19cm/s : 45 minutes per side, 1 hour 30 minutes total 9.5cm/s : 1 hour and 30 minutes each side, 3 hours total * 2 times for monaural.
Wow flutter		0.19% or Less (19cm/s) 0.25% or Less (9.5cm/s)
Output		1.5W + 1.5W maximum
Spekers		16 cm Cone Type (8 Ω) x2
Input jack		Two microphone input jacks (600 Ω) Two auxiliary input jacks
Output jack		Two speaker / line-out jacks * Switch Switching Type
Recording and reconnector		DIN Standard 5P for Hi-Fi amplifier connection
Frequency characteristic		50 Hz ~ 14 kHz (19cm/s)
Signal-to-noise ratio		46 dB or more
Tone adjustment		Variable during playback
Semiconductor used	Transistor	2SD64x2
	Vacuum tube	6267x2 30A5x3
	Diode	1T22Gx2 1S125x1
Pwer		100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption		Approx. 70W
External dimensions		Width 380x Height 227x Depth 404 mm
Weight		Approx. 12 kg
Attachment		2 microphone (F-96, with stand) 1 Tape (Super 5) One reel (R-5A) 1 earphone (CE-3, crystal type) Two line-out cords (RK-36) Two external input codes (RK-46) One trick recording code (RK-58) 1 x Sony Oil (OL-1K) One Adhesive Tape