Sony TC-252 reel-to-reel

What is stereo?

There are now two system of high fidelity, monophonic (monaural) and stereophonic. Monophonic is a system that starts from one microphone and is fed through a single high fidelity set. Stereophonic is a double system. Two separate microphones are placed at different sides of the orchestra and two different systems are used to keep the two signals or channels separated. Two separate speakers are used, placed on different sides of you room. Stereo is much like 3-D photography, two slightly different sound reach your ears giving you a new dimension in sound.

H.H. Scott '59

Sony TC-252 reel-to-reel

The Sony Model TC-252 is a four-track stereophonic/monophonic tape recorder for accurate-recording and playback, featuring built-in amplifiers and lid-integrated stereo speakers.

Special features are:

Vibration free motor

All-silicon transistor for exceptional low noise and distortion

Scrape flutter filter which eliminates undesirable tape modulation distrtion

Automatic sentinel shut-off and retractable pinch roller.

This model operates in either vertical or horizontal position and features dual VU meters for easy to read and the reel capacity is 7-inch.

Sound-on-sound facility of the TC-252 permits composite recording from left channel to right channel and vice versa with its selector switch. Sound with sound and public address are also featured.

Specifications

Track System: 4-track stereo and mono

Reel Size: 7" 918 cm) maximum

Tape Speed: 7-1/2 ips, 3-3/4 ips and 1-7/8 ips (19 cm/s; 9,5 cm/s; 4,8 cm/s)

Recording Time (with 1,800 ft tape)

4-track Stereo

7-1/2 ips (19 cm/s) : 1,5 h

3-3/4 ips (9,5 cm/s) : 3 h

1-7/8 ips (4,8 cm/s) : 6 h

4-track Mono

7-1/2 ips (19 cm/s) : 3 h

3-3/4 ips (9,5 cm/s) : 6 h

1-7/8 ips (4,8 cm/s) : 12 h

Frequency Response

7-1/2 ips (19 cm/s) : 30 - 18,000 Hz

3-3/4 ips (9,5 cm/s) : 30 - 13,000 Hz

1-7/8 ips (4,8 cm/s) : 30 - 7,000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB or more

Wow and Flutter: less than 0,12% at 7-1/2 ips (19 cm/s)

Power Output: 4 W max. Per channel

Recording Bias

Frequency : approx. 85 kHz

Inputs:

Two Mic Inputs Sensitivity/Impedance: 0,19 mV (-72 dB) / 600 Ω

Two Aux Inputs Sensitivity/Impedance: 60 mV (-22 dB)/ 100 k Ω

Outputs:

Two Line Output Level/Impedance : 0,39 V (-6 dB) / 100 k Ω

Two Speaker Outputs Level/Impedance: 2,7 V (+11 dB) / 8 Ω load

Phone Output level/Impedance: 30 mV (-28 dB) / 8 Ω

Speaker: two 5" (130 mm) dynamic speakers

Voice coil Impedance: 8 Ω

Semiconductors: 20 Transistors; 3 Diodes

Power Requirements/ Consumption: 117 V AC 60 Hz / 45 W

Dimensions (W x H x D): 408 x 256 x 380 mm (16-1/16" x 10-1/8" x 15")

Weight: 13,5 kg (29 lb 11 oz)

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What is stereo?