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)