Sony TC-580

Bi-Lateral Six Head Stereo Tapecorder (1971-74)

The highly sophisticated Sony TC-580 is designed for the serious music enthusiast.

Numerous design refinements make the 580 one of the most professional tape recorders available.

Special features of the model include a three-motor, six-head function, AC Servo controlled capstan drive motor prevents speed variation regardless of voltage or load changes, Symmetrical transport mechanism assures optimum performance in forward and reverse modes. Advanced ESP automatic reversing system. Microphone and line mixing. Sound-on-sound recording with the use of a connecting cord. Built-in reel locks. Record equalization selector switch for standard or Sony Low-noise High-output tape. Vertical or horizontal operation.

Specifications

Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system

Heads: 2 x playback, 2 x combination record/erase

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Tape speeds: 1 ⁷⁄₈  3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂ ips

Wow and flutter: 0.06% (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 30kHz (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 56dB

Total harmonic distortion: 1.2%

Input: 60mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)

Output: 0.775V (line)

Semiconductors: 45 x transistors, 1 x IC, 27 x diodes

Dimensions: 446 x 225 x 460mm

Weight: 19.5kg