Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-R7-2
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Semi-Pro
Electronic:Solid State
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1977 - 1982
Tracks:1/2 Rec/Play+1/4PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 4
Dimension: (521 x 444.5 x 234.9 mm) 20½ x 17½ x 9¼ ”
Head Composition: Ferrite
Head Configuration: Stereo - Stacked
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 100v Japan
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:30Hz – 22kHz at 15 ips (3dB)
Wow and Flutter:0.018% @ 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:65 dB
Sound quality rating:8 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8/ 10
Weight: (26.6kg) 58.5 lbs
Additional Details
Description
The Sony TC-R7-2 Was a Japanese market version of the Sony TC-766-2 which featured four ferrite & ferrite heads And was 1/2 track recorder with a 1/4 track playback head. With very excellent specifications, this machine was second only to the super expensive Sony 880-2
Another Japanese specific model that was similar, was the Sony TC-R6 a 1/4 track low-speed machine which was identical to the TC-765
Additional Info
Track system Half-track stereo record & playback, quarter-track stereo playback
Heads (4) – erase, record, half-track playback and quarter-track playback
Motors 3 motor, belt driven system
Maximum Reel Size 10½ ”
Tape Speeds 7½ & 15 ips (3¾ & 7½ ips version available)
Rewind Speed 150 seconds (1200′ tape)
Frequency Response (3dB) 30Hz – 22kHz at 15 ips
Wow & flutter 0.018% @ 15 ips
Speed tolerance 0.5% at 15 ips
Crosstalk 55dB @ 1,000Hz
Harmonic distortion 0.5% at 15 ips (FeCr tape)
Bias frequency 160kHz
Inputs line 60mV, 100k Ohms; microphone: 0.2mV, low
Outputs line 0.435V with control at detent, 0.775V – headphones: 35mV, 8 Ohms nominal
Dimensions 20½ x 17½ x 9¼ ” (521 x 444.5 x 234.9 mm)
Weight 58.5 lbs (26.6kg)
Capstan Belt FR-19.6
Half-track stereo record & playback, quarter-track stereo playback