SONY TC-4350SD (1974)
A stereo cassette deck from Sony with Dolby noise reduction and support for Duadferi chrome tape.
Overview
The SONY TC-4350SD is a stereo cassette deck produced in 1974. Everything is operated from the front panel. Sony built it for high-fidelity recording and playback, and it supports the Duadferi chrome cassette format. It has built-in Dolby noise reduction, a memory counter and an auto shut-off mechanism.
Specifications
| Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz ~ 17 kHz (When Duadferi / Chrome Cassette Is Used) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.08% |
| External dimensions | Width 435x Height 155x Depth 320 mm |
| Weight | 9.3kg |
Design
The TC-4350SD uses an F & F head. The tape selector has 3 stages of switching and works with the Duadferi chrome cassette. Recording uses the Sony Limiter method. There is also a peak level indicator and a line-out volume control. Microphone and line inputs can be mixed. The Dolby system is built in, and all of it is run from the front panel.
Market
The TC-4350SD is considered rare today, and the known units are reported as working. It originally retailed for ¥69,800 in Japan.
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