Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-630D
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1970 - 1974
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB+1/2PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz - 22kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.09% at 7½ ips, 0.12% at 3¾ ips and 0.16% at 1 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:52dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The TC-630D was a deck-only version of the TC 630. It was a
quarter-track stereo, three speed recorder with three heads and a 7″ reel capacity.
Previously, Sony had often been criticised for their
apparent desire to “conceal” the various recording controls.
Tiny level controls, awkwardly placed, and miniature level meters almost
gave the impression that Sony considered recording a secondary function
and were more interested in the playback aspect of their tape recorders.
On the TC-630D however, large professional type VU meters were provided
with calibrated slide-type record level faders positioned in between the
meters
.The letter “D” was added to the model number
to signify ‘deck only’ and therefore the TC-630D was identical to the TC-630 but without the audio output and speakers, and for about two-thirds
the price.
Additional Info
Total harmonic distortion: 1.2% / Bias frequency: 160kHz / Inputs: mic: 0.2mV / 250 ohms, aux: 60mV / 560 kohms, tuner: 60mV / 100 kohms, phono: 2mV / Outputs: line 0.775v at 100K, 8Ω headphones / Dimensions: 19 x 15¾ . x 7¾ .” (480 x 400 x 200mm) / Weight: 24.2 lbs (11 kg) / quarter-track stereo