National RS-855U
¥ 59,600 (around 1974)
Commentary
A 4-channel 8-track deck capable of playing 4-channel 8-track tapes and recording / replaying 2-channel 8-track tapes.
You can play 4-channel music tapes by connecting to a 4-channel stereo.
Equipped with a time counter that can be used for editing tapes.
Equipped with an auto-eject mechanism with a sleep function.
Equipped with a rotary selector that allows you to select the performance method.
Equipped with a pause / FF button that can be used for recording and playback.
Equipped with a digital program display lamp.
Equipped with a 4-channel display lamp.
Model Rating
| Type | 4-channel tape stereo 8-deck |
| Heads | One head for recording, re-erasing, and erasing |
| Motor | AC outer rotor motor |
| Track system | 8-track 2-channel recording and replay 8-track 4-channel playback |
| Erasing method | AC erasing method |
| Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz to 12 kHz |
| Wow and flutter | Not more than 0.2% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 40 dB or more |
| Input Sensitivity / Impedance | Mic : 0.28 mV (-71dB) / 200 Ω ~ 600 Ω Line in:55mV(-25dB) |
| Reference output level / impedance | Line out : 0.8V/330 Ω or more Headphone : 8 Ω |
| DIN connector | REC/PB : EIAJ Standard |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 20W |
| External dimensions | Width 506x Height 120x Depth 293.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 8.5 kg |