Technics RS-744U
¥ 105,000 (around 1974)
Commentary
An orthodox 3-head tape deck with 4ch/2ch recording / playback heads.
The monitor for 4-channel recording can be operated by switching only one switch, and the head is equipped with 8 amplifiers.
The I/O meter display can be switched by one operation of the monitor switch.
Center float type motor holding.
The equalizer can be switched according to the speed, and optimum recording / playback is possible at 19cm/s and 9.5cm/s.
Model Rating
Type | 4-track multichannel tape deck | ||||
Recording bias system | AC:120kHz | ||||
Erasing method | AC erasing method | ||||
Track system | 4-track 4 ch, 4-track 2 ch | ||||
Tape speed | 19cm/s, 9.5cm/s | ||||
Head Used | Recording : Permalloy x1 Playback : Permalloy x1 Erase : 1 ferrite |
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Motor used | 4-pole induction motor | ||||
Frequency characteristic | 19cm/s : 40 Hz to 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB | ||||
Wow flutter | 19cm/s:0.09% | ||||
Signal-to-noise ratio | 53 dB or more | ||||
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DIN connector | REC/PB(EIAJ) | ||||
Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz | ||||
Power consumption | Approx. 45W | ||||
External dimensions | Width 425x Height 398x Depth 212 mm | ||||
Weight | Approx. 13 kg |