Technical Details
Brand: Pioneer
Model:RT- 2022
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Semi-Pro
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1976 - 1980
Original Price: $1250
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 21¾ " x 18¼ " x 10¾ "
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v, 220-240v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:15 ips: 30Hz to 28kHz 7½ ips: 40Hz to 20kHz ( 3dB)
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.08% R.M.S. at 7½ ips, less than 0.04% R.M.S. at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 57dB
Sound quality rating:8 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 9/ 10
Weight: 62 Lbs.
Additional Details
Description
Introduced in late 1976, the RT-2022 utilized an RTU 11 transport unit and one TAU 11 pre-amplifier. A quadraphonic, four track version was available, the RT-2044 that used two of these preamplifiers.
They were, of course designed for 10½ ” reels and could record and play back at both 7½ ips and 15 ips. Both models were equipped with three heads.
The pioneer RT-2022 (1st pic) and RT-2044 are semiprofessional tape recorders and the most expensive open reel decks Pioneer ever made. They definitely sound better than an RT-909 or 707 but have slightly lower signal-to-noise ratio.
The RT-2022 featured two-track heads with two channels and the RT-2044 featured a JT 2044T four track/four channel head unit. The head assemblies were interchangeable.
Both models were considerably larger than the other open reel decks in the Pioneer line.
The RT-2022 measured 18¼ ” w x 21¾ ” h x 10¾ ” d and weighed over 62 pounds. Its list price was $US 1250.00. The RT-2044 was the same width but was six inches taller at 27.50 inches weighing 74 pounds.
Additional Info
If you’re considering buying one of these it’s important to make note of the fact that the connecting cable with unique rectangular Plug is included as they are very hard to find in the deck will be useless without it.
FF/ rewind speed: 110 seconds for 2,400ft / Speed deviation: 0.8%
4/8 pole hysteresis synchronous capstan motor, 2 x 6 pole inner rotor induction motors for reel-drive
1 x Ferrite Erase head, 2 x Permalloy Rec/Pb
Separation: better than 50 dB / Harmonic distortion: less than 1% at 7½ ips. less than 0.8% at 15 ips / Bias frequency: 125kHz / Fast rewind speed: 110 seconds for 2,400ft / Input sensitivity: microphone – 0.11mV. line – 34mV at 100K / Outputs: line – 450mV – 930mV 50K ohms. headphones – 133mV max / Dimensions: 2022: 18¼ x 21¾ x 10¾ ” (464 x 552 x 273mm) 2024: 18¼ x 27½ x 10¾ ” (464 x 699 x 273mm) / Weight: 2022: 28.2 kg (62 lb) 2024: 33.6 kg (74 lb) / half- track stereo (2022) or quarter-track quad channel (2044)
An optional wired remote control JT-211 was available which is very hard to find.