* Sony TC-388 Quad *

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Quadraphonic sound surrounds you with this Sony from 1973. 
Can be used as a regular 4-track 2 channel or quad
with all channels playing at the same time.



Special feature is pan pot(panoramic potentiometer)
    back to front channel mixing in both quadraphonic and  
    stereo recording.


2 headphone jacks for front and back
         channel monitoring.




Mic Att switch reduces input sound level,
    by approx, 20VU by setting it "20 db" position.

Speed: 3-3/4 and 7-1/2.

Up to 7 inch reel-size.

4 microphones input on facepanel.

RCA connections on upper rear panel for,
    output and input(4 each)front and rear.

Recording system: 4 track quadraphonic, 
    stereo or mono.

Record Bias Frequency: 160kHz.

Frequency response:
    20-30000Hz at 7-1/2 (high bias)
    30-19000Hz at 3-4/4 (high bias)
    20-25000Hz at 7-1/2 (normal)
    30-17000Hz at 3-3/4 (normal)

Overall distortion: 1.2%

Wow and Flutter: 0.09% at 7-1/2 speed.
                     0.12% at 3-3/4 speed.

Signal to noise ratio: 55dB High Bias.
                           52dB Normal.

Semiconductors: 21 IC's, 35 transistors
                    12 diodes and 1 module.
    
Heads: Erase, Record, Play.

Signal to noise ratio: 55 db with high.
                           52dB with normal.

Dimensions: 16.5/8 Width. 
                19,7/8 Tall. 
                8 11/16 Deep.

Weight: 31 lbs / 14,5 kg.
















* WHAT'S INSIDE *




Same transport section as:
    TC-366,TC-377,TC-378,TC-399

Exploded views: 







Accessories for sale:

Owners Manual,hard-copy or CD-ROM(pdf-file)$20.00 

Service Manual,hard-copy or CD-ROM(pdf-file)$25.00 


Used parts: Circuit boards,faceplate,knobs,
transformer(US),switches,VU meters,heads,
capstan-motor,transport linkage,counter,fly-wheel.
















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