National/Panasonic RS-847U
¥ 32,000 (around the early 1970 s)
Commentary
A 4-channel 8-track player that also plays 4-channel 8-track tapes.
You can play 4-channel and 2-channel 8-track tapes.
During playback, it automatically identifies the type of tape inserted into the slot, switches the circuit and automatically displays it.
Equipped with an auto-eject switch, the cartridge pops out automatically when the performance ends.
You can also switch to automatic continuous performance.
The digital light allows you to view the program being played.
A hysteresis synchronous motor is used as the drive motor.
It uses a specially designed new head with 4 head slits aligned in a straight line. In addition, it uses a super vertical system with less error for vertical movement of the head.
IC is used for the amplifier circuit.
Equipped with an AC outlet.
Model Rating
| Type | 4-channel 8-track deck | ||||||
| Heads | 8 tracks, 4 channels | ||||||
| Motor | Hysteresis synchronous motor | ||||||
| Tape Speed | 9.5cm/s | ||||||
| Output | Line out : 0.5V/3k Ω | ||||||
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 45 dB or more | ||||||
| Wow and flutter | 0.2%(WRMS) | ||||||
| Frequency characteristic | 50 Hz to 12 kHz ± 3 dB | ||||||
| Semiconductor used |
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| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz | ||||||
| Power consumption | Approx. 20W | ||||||
| External dimensions | Width 247x Height 111x Depth 335 mm | ||||||
| Weight | Approx. 7.6 kg |