Sony TC-2800 (1973–1974)

A portable stereo cassette recorder from Sony’s Densuke series, built for field use with professional-grade components.

Overview

The Sony TC-2800, also known as "Densuke," is a portable stereo cassette recorder released in 1973. It was the second model in Sony's Densuke series. It was made for field recording and takes chromicassette tapes. It has a built-in amplifier and speaker for monitoring. Sony sold it as a high-performance portable, using technology derived from professional equipment.

Specifications

Product type	Portable stereo cassette recorder
Production year	1973
Original price	¥44,800 (1973)
Frequency characteristic	30 Hz ~ 15 kHz (When Using Chromicassette)
External dimensions	Width 378 x Height 108 x Depth 238 mm
Weight	5.2 kg

Design

The TC-2800 has an F & F head and a DC servo motor derived from professional machines, which keeps the tape transport precise. Speed is regulated by a frequency generator/frequency discriminator servo control system. A stabilizing power supply circuit with a DC-DC converter keeps performance consistent across power sources. There are four to choose from: 100 VAC, dry cells, rechargeable battery, and car battery. The unit also has a 20 dB microphone attenuator, a line/microphone selector switch, a tape selector for chromicassettes, and the Sony Limiter recording method.

Context

The TC-2800 was the second release in Sony's Densuke series. It was positioned as a high-end portable recorder for field use in the early 1970s.

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