Technical Details
Manufacturer: Lo-D
Model:D-9000
Release dates:1977 - 1980
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 170 x 460 x 320mm (6-3/4 x 18-1/8 x 12-5/8 inches)
Head Configuration: Stereo
Head Composition: Ferrite
Application: Consumer
# Motors: 3 (1 Servo, 2x Capstan )
Voltage(s): 100v Japan
Frequency Response:15Hz to 27kHz - FeCr
Wow and Flutter:0.04%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:67dB
Sound quality rating:8 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8 / 10
Speeds( i.p.s ): 3 3/4
Tape Width: 1/4”
Additional Description
The Lo-D D-9000 Was assembled by Hitachi for Lo-D ( A Japanese company that used many different manufacturers)
It would appear that many of the components were purchased directly from Sony for this rebranding effort. Primarily distributed in Japan.
Specifications are the same as the Sony EL-7
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
DOLBY OFF
Type II (FeCr)
15 - 27,000 Hz
25 - 22,000 Hz ±3 dB
Type I (SLH)
15 - 25,000 Hz
25 - 20,000 Hz ±3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
DOLBY NR OFF, Type II (FeCr) 62 dB
With Type I (SLH) 59 dB
DOLBY NR ON
Improved by 5 dB at 1kHz, l0 dB above 5kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.8%
Wow and Flutter .04% WRMS
Fast forward / Rewind time Approx. 60 seconds (LC-60)
Bias frequency 160 kHz
Sony RM-30 Remote Control unit (optional)