Top performance
cassette deck
The
Sony TC-K35 stereo cassette deck
combines convenience and high performance at a surprisingly affordable price.
As heir to Sony's many-years of excellence in tape recording, the K35 offers
superior magnetic, mechanical and electronic technology. The end result is
reliability and accurate
reproduction of musical sound.
Ferrite0and-Ferrite
head
The
K35 incorporates Sony's exclusive ferrite-and Ferrite record/play head. Because
ferrite is extremely hard, it provides exceptionally long service life - up to
200 times longer than permalloy. In addition, ferrite's hardness allows
mirror-smooth polishing for low wear better tape-to-head contact, and better
sound. And ferrite's superior magnetic permeability at high frequencies
contributes to the extended high frequency response of the TC-K35
Low-Distortion
Electronics
Sony's attention to
detail extends to the electronic design, as well. The critical head/playback
amplifier for example, uses a unique, patented, direct-coupled, design to
insure low distortion. As you would expect, the K35 also incorporates the Dolby
noise reduction system, providing Signal-to-Noise Ratio improvement of up to 10
dB at 5 kHz and above. And a built-in 19 kHz filter prevents Dolby circuit
mistracking when you record FM stereo broadcasts.
DC Servo Tape Drive
The
motor of the TC-K35 is a Sony
Tri-Duty DC Servo Motor with an internal
frequency generator. As the motor turns, the generator produces a frequency
proportional to the motor's speed. In this way, the generator reports any speed
variation to the servo-control electronics which provide instantaneous
correction. This, along with a dynamically balanced oversized flywheel, assures
smooth, stable tape travel, with wow and flutter of only 0,05% (WRMS). And the
unique aluminum, steel and rubber motor housing helps maintain this accuracy
under a wide variety of temperature and load conditions.
Rugged, Flexible
Transport
The K35's Sony-built
transport provides particular benefits. First, the special
"Auto-Play" feature allows you to rewind to the beginning of the tape
and automatically transfer to the playback mode. Second, you can "punch
in" directly from the play mode into the record mode, simply by pressing
the record button. This allows additions to pre-recorded material. Next, REC
Mute deletes unwanted program material as you record, and inserts periods of
silence between pieces of music at the press of a button. Finally, at the end
of tape, an all-mode auto stop system disengages the heads, pinch roller and
capstan. This, together with a special safety-load mechanism, helps preserve
tape and transport system from unnecessary friction and wear.
Precise Controls,
Convenient Features
In addition, the
layout and design of the K35 afford easy, accurate control. Separate,
three-position bias and equalization controls optimize the deck for normal,
ferrichrome, chromium dioxide (or chrome-equivalent) tapes. Dual-concentric
controls provide quick adjustment of record levels and channel balance. Levels
are displayed large meters, accurately calibrated from -20 to +5 VU. Musical
transients too fast for detection by the meters are clearly indicated on the
"peak" LED
Specifications
Tape Format: Compact Cassette 4-track, 2-channel stereo
record/playback
Drive System: belt-drive motor system
Tape Speed: 4,75 cm/sec (1-7/8 ips)
FF & Rewind
Time: 90 sec. (C-60)
Wow and
Flutter: 0,05% (WRMS); 0,14% (DIN 45507)
Frequency Response
(re: -20 dB record level)
FeCr Tape : 30 - 15,000 Hz ±3 dB
EHF Tape : 30 - 15,000 Hz ±3 dB
SHF Tape : 30 - 13,000 Hz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (Dolby off, re: 3% T.H.D.)
FeCr Tape : 58 dB (Peak, IHF-A, WTD)
EHF Tape : 56 dB
(Peak, IHF-A, WTD)
SHF Tape : 52 dB (Peak, IHF-A, WTD)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (Dolby on): improved up to 5 dB at
1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz or above
Total Harmonic
Distortion (re: 0 dB record level): less
than 1,3% (feCr at 1 kHz)
Crosstalk
(tracks) 60 dB at 1 kHz
Separation
(channels) 35 dB at 1 kHz
Erasure: 60 dB at 400 Hz (FeCr)
Bias Frequency: 105
kHz
Meter Type &
range: VU ballistic with 1 peak LED -20
to +5 dB
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance:
Line : 77,5 mV/ 50 k Ω
Mic : 0,25 mV/1 Ω
Output
Level/Impedance:
Line (fixed) : 0,435 V/
50 k Ω (nominal) 10 k Ω (minimum)
Headphone : 38,8 mV/8 Ω
(nominal)
Power
Requirements: AC 110, 120, 220 or 240 V,
50/60 Hz
Power
Consumption: 10 watts max
Dimensions (W x H x
D): 430 x 130 x 290 mm (17" x
5-1/8" x 11-1/2")
Weight: 5,8 kg (12 lb 13 oz)