Sony TC-880-2 specifications

Category : Tape machines

Brand : Sony

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• brand: Sony
• model: TC-880-2
• type: tape machine
• year of construction: 1974 – 1980
• Made in Japan
• color: silver / black, side parts, wood
• remote control: Yes, cable remote control RM-16
• power consumption: 120 watts
• dimensions: 465 x 515 x 265 mm (W x h x d)
• weight: 36,5 kg
• factory price approx.: of 550,000 Yen (Japan, 1974, TC-8750-2), 6.698 DM (1979)
• factory price remote control RM-16 approx.: to 7,500 Yen (Japan, 1974), 98 DM (1979)

• number of inputs:
  • 2 × microphone: 0.2 mV / -72 dB
  • 2 × XLR :
  • 2 × Line: 0,60 mV / -22 dB / 100 kOhm
• number of outputs:
  • 2 × Line: 0,435 V / -5 dB / <10 kOhm
  • headphones: 8 Ohm s

• 2 × microphone: 0.2 mV / -72 dB
• 2 × XLR :
• 2 × Line: 0,60 mV / -22 dB / 100 kOhm

• 2 × Line: 0,435 V / -5 dB / <10 kOhm
• headphones: 8 Ohm s

• 2-track, 2-channel, Stereo Tape Deck (playback, 4-track)
• Max. Coil diameter: max. 26 cm
• Drive: 3 motors
  • 1 × AC-Servo (Dual Capstan)
  • 2 × 8-pole. DC Servo (coils)
• Heads F&F: 4
  • 1× recording
  • 1×2-track playback
  • 1×4-track playback
  • 1 × Delete
• Tracks: Recording, playback 2, playback also 4
• Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm /s
• Synchronisation fluctuations:
  • at 19 cm/s: ±0.04 % according to DIN
  • at 38 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to DIN
  • at 19 cm/s: ±0.03 % according to NAB
  • at 38 cm/s: ±0.02 % according to NAB
• Pitch variations:
  • 0.02 % WRMS (38 cm/s)
  • 0.03 % WRMS (19 cm/s)
  • ±0.03 % DIN (38 cm/s)
  • ±0.04  ;% DIN (19 cm/s)
• Total frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr)
  • 25-30,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr)
  • 25-35,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
  • 25-25,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
  • 25-30,000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, norm)
  • 25-20,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, norm)
• Noise voltage distance according to NAB:
  • 62 dB at low-noise Band
  • 65 dB for ferro-Chrome band
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.5 % at 19 cm/sec, for Fer ro-Chrome band and "0" dB
• Equalization: NAB equalizer
• Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz in stereo mode: 55 dB
• Cancellation attenuation:
• Pre-magnetization and quenching frequency: AC 85 kHz
• VU meter:
  • Response: 30-30,000 Hz
  • Range: -40 dB - +15 dB
  • Rise time: 1 ms
• Quenching attenuation at 19 cm/s:
• Pre-magnetization and quenching frequency: 160kHz

• 1× AC Servo (Dual Capstan)
• 2×8 pole. DC-Servo (coils)

• 1 × recording
• 1 × and 2-track playback
• 1 × 4-track playback
• 1 × Delete

• at 19 cm/s: ±0,04 % in accordance with DIN
• at 38 cm/s: ±0,03 % according to DIN
• at 19 cm/s: ±0,03 %, according to NAB
• at 38 cm/s: ±0,02 %, according to NAB

• 0,02 % WRMS (38 cm/s)
• 0,03 % WRMS (19 cm/s)
• ±0,03 % DIN (38 cm/s)
• ±0,04 % DIN (19 cm/s)

• 25-30.000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, FeCr)
• 25-35.000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
• 25-25.000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH)
• 25-30.000 Hz (38 cm/s, ± 2 dB standard)
• 25-20.000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB standard)

• 62 dB Low-Noise-Band
• 65 dB in the case of Fer ro-Chrome tape

• Response: 30-30.000 Hz
• range: -40 dB to +15 dB
• rise time: 1 ms

• double-Capstan Direct drive
• Adjustable Drawcord for the 18 - and 26-coils
• Full-logic-button circuit
• the Calibrated length of the tape counter: at 38 cm/sec is the time in minutes and seconds directly
• two-stage bias
• three-stage equalization for Normal-, Low-Noise and SONY FeCr-double-layer band
• Peak program Meter switchable to three functions:
  • Peak
  • Peak-Hold
  • VU
• control keys with illuminated rings for function display
• Memory Counter
• FM-Dolby and recording Limiter (to avoid Clipping in the case of dynamic-to-peak)

• Peak
• Peak-Hold
• VU

• Additional models in the "Professional"series:
• Sony TC-755
• Sony TC-755A
• Sony TC-756-2
• Sony TC-758
• Sony TC-765
• Sony TC-766-2
• Sony TC-788-4
• Sony TC-850-2
• Sony TC-850-4
• Sony TC-854-4
• Sony TC-880-2

• image: Sony TC-880-2

• extract from the prospectus: Sony TC-880-2

• image: Sony TC-880-2 wired remote control RM-16

• image of Japan-model: Sony TC-8750-2

• External Link: website "The Vintage Knob": [1]

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