Technics RS-T22
¥ 39,800 (around 1987)
Commentary
Functional double deck considering cost performance.
Series playback (front → back of Deck A → front → back of Deck B, or vice versa), continuous front → back playback, synchro-rec mute, double-speed editing function, synchro-start, etc. are possible by microcomputer control.
It employs an audio IC with a new circuit bias cancellation method, and by making the bias current at the first stage of the reproduction amplifier almost 0, it suppresses the click and transient shift of the operating point that occur at the time of input switching.
Uses a high hardness permalloy head.
Equipped with 2 nr of Dolby B and C.
Digital peak level display of -18dB to + 12 db is possible.
Adopts a soft touch mechanism by microcomputer.
Auto Tape Selector.
Queue and review capability.
Timer Rec & Play function.
Model Rating
Type | Stereo double cassette deck | ||||
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Wow flutter | 0.08% (W. R. M.S.) 0.15% (W. Peak, EIAJ) | ||||
Frequency characteristic | Normal (ED) : 20 Hz to 15 kHz, 40 Hz to 14 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) CrO2(EX) : 20 Hz to 15 kHz, 40 Hz to 14 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) Metal (EM) : 20 Hz to 16 kHz, 40 Hz to 15 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) |
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Signal-to-noise ratio | NR off : 56 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion) Dolby B NR IN : 66 dB (EX Tape, CCIR) Dolby C NR IN : 74 dB (EX Tape, CCIR) |
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Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz | ||||
Power consumption | 13W | ||||
External dimensions | Width 430x Height 120x Depth 228 mm | ||||
Weight | 3.8kg |