Technical Details
Brand: Panasonic
Model:RS-796
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1968 - 1971
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB+1/2PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 4
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:( 3dB): 7½ ips: 40Hz - 16kHz 3¾ ips: 35Hz - 11kHz 1 ips: 30Hz - 9kHz
Wow and Flutter:7½ ips: 0.10%. 3¾ ips: 0.17%. 1: ips 0.25%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:>53dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The RS-796 was a budget-priced auto-reverse (both in record and playback modes) three-speed stereo tape deck which met or exceeded all of the manufacturer’s specifications (see accompanying test report).
Controls were simple – at the top of the deck between the reels was the speed control (7½ , 3¾ and 1 ips). A panel at the right hand side of the deck contained a pair of VU meters below which were the left and right record level controls and a headphones socket.
Located along the bottom of the deck was (from left to right) a pause control, direction push-bars, function switch (play, stop and fast wind) and microphone inputs with record buttons directly above.
Additional Info
Crosstalk: 54dB / Inputs: microphone 67dB 20K, auxiliary -20dB 100K / Outputs: maximum 1.35V preamp / IM distortion: 5% / Rewind time: 2 minutes 36 seconds for 1200ft / Dimensions: 19¾ . x 14¼ . x 8½ inches (502 x 359 x 216mm) / quarter-track stereo (with auto-reverse record & playback)