National RS-858U
¥ 78,900 (around 1974)
Commentary
The 4-channel 8-track deck allows recording and playback of 4-channel 8-track tapes and 2-channel 8-track tapes.
The counter uses a minute and second display system.
Equipped with auto-eject mechanism.
The headphone port can be switched between front and rear.
Equipped with a pause button and FF button.
Programs are displayed in a digital format.
Equipped with an AC outlet.
Equipped with a channel indicator lamp.
Model Rating
| Type | 4-channel tape stereo 8-deck |
| Heads | One head for recording, re-erasing, and erasing |
| Motor | Synchronous outer rotor motor |
| Track system | 8-track 2-channel / 4-channel recording / 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/3.3k Ω or more Headphone : 8 Ω |
| DIN connector | REC/PB : EIAJ Standard |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 20W |
| External dimensions | Width 535x Height 120x Depth 284 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 9.3 kg |