Pioneer CT-979 specifications

Brand : Pioneer

Connections

Tech nical data

Special equipment

Previous model:

Successor model:

Other models of the same series:

Line (2xCinch) 60 mV/47 kOhm

Line (2xCinch) 316mV/1.8kOhm

Headphones 2.3mW/8 Ohm

Motors: 3
Synchronization fluctuations:
- 0.022% (WRMS )
- ± 0.052% (DIN)
Band Types: Metal, Chrome, Normal
Frequency response:
- Normal: 15 ~ 21,000 Hz (- 20 dB)
- Chrome: 15 ~ 21,000 Hz (- 20 dB)
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- Metal: 15~22,000 Hz (- 20 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: below 0.6%
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Auto-Reverse: No
Track Search: Yes,
Dolby: B/C, HX-Pro
MPX Filter : Yes
Fader: No
Pitch Control: No
CD Synchro Recording: yes
Tape flow at 0db(display)= 160nWb/m

Super Auto BLE (automatic band calibration at the push of a button, calibration computer)
Pre-magnetization control (bias) with motor drive (illuminated!)
Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
Digital Tension Control (electronic tape tensioning system)
motor-operated cassette compartment
fully electronic drive control
high-resolution fluorescent display (switchable)
Switchable display area (wide/extended = meter Range)
Line Straight (bypassing the recording Balance controller)
Automatic mute (automatic insertion of blanks)
Automatic band type selection (ATS)
Dolby B-C NR,
Dolby HX-Pro, switchable with switch off/on
High pre-magnetization frequency (bias) 210kHz
MPX filter (switchable on the back)
3 sound heads and backband control (monitor circuit)
3 motors (1x servo, 1x capstan, 1x winding)
Track search (MS): up to 15 tracks forward and backward
Synchronization with Pioneer CD players possible (CD synchro)
Timer-controlled playback and recording possible
Vibration- and resonance-free Construction (honeycomb housing)
Rotary control:
- Rec-Balance
- BIAS (pre-magnetization)
- Rec-Level

Rec-Balance

BIAS (pre-magnetization)

Rec-Level

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Stereo 12/1991: Absolute top class 90% (2nd place, sound: 94%, practicality 87%, workmanship 77%, equipment 91%), Stereo Recommendation: 3 stars, excellent

Pioneer CT-979