Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-900
Category:Vintage
Application:Portable
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1964 - 1967
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 3"
Number of heads: 2
Dimension: 8¾ x 4½ x 8½ inches (222 x 114 x 216 mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Half-Track
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v, Battery
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:(±3 dB): 90Hz- 9.5kHz at 3¾ ips, 90Hz - 5kHz at 1ips
Wow and Flutter:0.25% at 3¾ ips, 0.35%z at 1 7/8ips
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Weight: 5½ lbs (2.5 kg) with batteries
Additional Details
Description
The TC-900 was a small, solid-state, two speed, battery/ac operated recorder with a maximum reel size of 3″ and featured the Sony-O-Matic automatic recording level circuitry.
Boldly styled in red plastic, the recorder had a detachable fold-down lid with a clear window so that tape progress could be viewed and also to see how much tape remained (no tape indicator was provided).
This was a rugged, well-constructed machine with a substantial flywheel and positive controls.
The price of the TC-900 when new (in the UK) was £33 12s.
Additional Info
Power requirements: 6V by four 1.5V flashlight cells, AC – 110V / 120V, 220 V / 240V 50 or 60 c / Battery life: 20 hours continuous recording / Semiconductors: 2 – 2SD65, 1 – 2SB381, 1 – 2SB382, 3 – 2SB383, 1 – 1T22, 2 – 5GD / Bias frequency: approximately 30 kHz / Inputs: microphone, remote jack / Outputs: 1W maximum, high impedance monitor output / Speaker: 2¾ in x 4 in elliptical PM speaker / half-track mono