Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-777
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Semi-Pro
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 3"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz - 17kHz; 3¾ ips: 30Hz - 10kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.15% at 7½ ips RMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:more than 50dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 9/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The TC-777 was (according to SONY) Japan’s first all-transistorised tape recorder. It was a semi-professional, half-track mono recorder with three heads, three motors and two operating speeds.
The controls had a very solid feel about them and for 1961 this was a sophisticated piece of equipment. The tape transport mechanism was mounted on a die-cast aluminium block to maintain precision tolerances.
Replay characteristics were to NARTB specifications and the transport controls were via solenoid-operated push-buttons with an optional remote control facility.
The recorder underwent minor modifications in 1962, becoming the TC-777A. However, these machines were very expensive (almost 30% more than a stereo Revox G36) and as a result didn’t sell very well outside of Japan. The 1963 stereo version, TC-777S fared a little better.
Additional Info
Timing accuracy: within 1% / Tone controls: bass 10dB at 50Hz. treble 10dB at 10kHz / Bias frequency: 92kHz 10% / Fast forward & rewind: within 105 seconds for 1800ft / Inputs: mic – low impedance, unbalanced 600 ohms line – high impedance, unbalanced / Outputs: line, speaker, monitor / Speaker(s): 6¼ PM dynamic / Dimensions: 18¾ x 16¼ x 10¼ (465 x 410 x 265 mm) / Weight: 42 lbs (19.1 kg) / half-track mono