Audio Database

TD-451
Commentary

A 3-head tape deck capable of multi-microphone mixing recording.

Uses a 3-head system, allowing simultaneous recording and monitoring.

The head uses the Clonios head developed in-house.

It is equipped with a blend microphone terminal that can freely determine the orientation. It can record 3 multi-microphones by combining the left and right microphones.

A stable basic mechanism with a long track record is adopted.

We have adopted a wire-saving and highly reliable circuit board.

The amplifier circuit uses a PNP-NPN hybrid 3-stage direct-coupled E-E feedback circuit.

A floating 4-pole induction motor is used as the drive motor.

Equipped with a VU meter.

Equipped with a 2-stage switchable tape selector for SH tapes and normal tapes.

Equipped with one touch reel lock mechanism.

Uses an EL drive system for easy tape mounting.

Equipped with an auto shut-off mechanism that works from any mode.

Uses an aluminum die-cast head cover.

Model Rating
Type Tape deck
Tape speed 19cm/s, 9.5cm/s
Frequency characteristic 30 Hz to 25 kHz (19cm/s, SF tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio 60dB(JIS)
55 dB or more (at peak level)
Wow and flutter 0.06%WRMS(19cm/s)
External dimensions Width 420x Height 450x Depth 181 mm
Weight 14.5kg