Stereo Tapecorder TC-399

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1977 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 80822

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110, 120, 220, 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Stereo Tapecorder TC-399 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 415 x 435 x 190 mm / 16.3 x 17.1 x 7.5 inch
  • Notes
  • 4-Spur, Bandgeschwindigkeiten 4,75 / 9,5 und 19cm/sek, 3 Tonköpfe, 2 VU-Meter, Spulendurchmesser bis 18 cm.


    Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
    Heads: 1 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
    Reel size: up to 7 inch reel
    Equalization: NAB or JIS
    Tape speeds: 1 78  3 34  7 12 ips   (4.8cm/s, 9.5cm/s, 19cm/s)
    Wow and flutter:
      0.06% at 19cm/s (NAB), 0.09% at 19cm/s (DIN)
      0.09% at 9.5cm/s (NAB), 0.12% at 9.5cm/s (DIN)
    Frequency response:
      Ferri-Chrome or SLH Tape:
        30Hz to 25kHz  +/- 3dB at 19cm/s
        30Hz to 18kHz  +/- 3dB at 9.5cm/s
      Regular Tape:
        30Hz to 18kHz  +/- 3dB at 19cm/s
        30Hz to 15kHz  +/- 3dB at 9.5cm/s 
    Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB at peak level (NAB), 58dB (DIN) with Ferri-Chrome Tape
    Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
    Input: 77.5mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
    Output: 0.775V (line)

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 12.9 kg / 28 lb 6.6 oz (28.414 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Böhm. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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