Sony TC-RX70
Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Dolby B NR Auto Reverse Full Logic Metal Tape

This Sony TC-RX70 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1990.

The main features of the Sony TC-RX70 cassette deck are: 2 heads, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Sony TC-RX70 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Sony TC-RX70 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Sony TC-RX70 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Compact Cassette
  • AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Historic events

1990 Commodore announces the Amiga 3000 computer.

Features of Sony TC-RX70

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors Headphones 2 Mono Microphone Inputs
Display
Display
Digital Peak-Reading Meters Linear Tape Counter Display On/Off
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection High Frequency Bias Oscillator
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro®
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Music Scan Timer Recording/Playback Auto-Play
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Feet
Shock Absorbtion
Cassette Stabilizer
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Automatic Tape Type Selection Metal Tape Capabilıty Normal Tape Capabilıty Chrome Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Reverse Quick Auto Reverse Auto Shutoff Motorized Tape Loading

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