Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-388-4 Deluxe Quadradial
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1974 - 1978
Original Price: $680
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 16½ x 19¾ x 8¾ " (419 x 501.6 x 225.4 mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:( 3dB): 7½ ips: 20Hz - 30kHz at (SLH tape) 20Hz - 25kHz (normal tape) 3¾ ips: 20Hz - 25kHz at (SLH tape) 30Hz - 19kHz (normal tape)
Wow and Flutter:0.09% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:52 dB 2 dB at 7½ ips, standard tape
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 34.1 lbs (15.5 Kg)
Additional Details
Description
The Sony TC 388-4 was a two-speed (3¾ and 7½ ips) four-channel, three-head tape deck featuring full control of discrete 4-channel capabilities including a variable pan pot. This enabled the user to record and “spin” the sound around the room for “spectacular” Quad effects. Other features included four illuminated VU meters, a microphone attenuator switch, a record equalisation switch for normal or SLH tape, a tape bias switch, total shut-off at end-of-tape, servo-controlled back tension and built-in reel locks for horizontal operation. The usual Sony feature of mic/line mixing was present, allowing simultaneous recording from two 4-channel sources. The headphones jack had a three position switch.
Additional Info
Year 1974
Price when new (in the USA) $680
Heads Three; erase, record and playback
Motors One
Maximum reel size 7″
Tape speeds 7½ and 3¾ ips
Frequency response ( 3dB)
7½ ips: 20Hz – 30kHz at (SLH tape) 20Hz – 25kHz (normal tape)
3¾ ips: 20Hz – 25kHz at (SLH tape) 30Hz – 19kHz (normal tape)
Wow & flutter 0.09% at 7½ ips
Signal to noise ratio 52 dB 2 dB at 7½ ips, standard tape
Rewind speed 100 seconds for 1200ft
Inputs 4 microphone, 4 line
Dimensions 16½ x 19¾ x 8¾ ” (419 x 501.6 x 225.4 mm)
Weight 34.1 lbs (15.5 Kg)