Pioneer RT-707

Reel to Reel Tape Recorder (1977-84)

Description

Magnificent musical performance, compact and efficient size, unfailing electronics, stress free mechanics. The RT-707 reflects Pioneer's stay ahead success in Hi-Fi by offering all the things you know you need in an open reel deck, and then some.

Design is 4-head, 3-motor, 2-speed (19/9.5 cm/sec), auto reverse (playback only), continuous play with pitch controllable AC Servo Direct Drive capstan. Format is quarter inch, 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Performance is 0.05% WRMS wow/flutter, 58dB signal-to-noise, 20 to 28,000Hz frequency response.

And the extras are 2-step Bias, 2-step EQ, ± 6% Pitch Control, Permalloy heads, independent mic/line with mixing, wide-throw VUs, auto reverse / infinite play and auto reversing index, electronic switching (logic circuit), Pause, REC ON/OFF switching for each channel, and lots more.

This new Pioneer Series 700 open reel deck sounds as good as it looks - the rich and dependable sound of the best old-fashioned decks, plus the technical advantages and conveniences of the new generation of Hi-Fi tape machines. Stay ahead in Hi-Fi with Pioneer.

Specifications

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system

Heads: 2 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase

Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Equalization: NAB

Tape speeds: 3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂ ips

Wow and flutter: 0.05% (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 28kHz (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB

Total harmonic distortion: 1%

Crosstalk: 50dB

Input: 50mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.45V (line)

Semiconductors: 67 x transistors, 47 x diodes

Dimensions: 480 x 230 x 356mm

Weight: 20kg

Accessories: PR-85 metal reel, connecting cords, head cleaning kit, sensing tape, splicing tape

Year: 1977