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Sony DTC-500ES DAT Recorder
Description
The Sony DTC-500ES was introduced in 1985.
This model was only officially available in Japan.
It was similar to the DTC-1000ES.
The DTC-500ES was replaced by the DTC-55ES in 1990
Features
The frame was based on the original DTC-1000ES.
Specifications
Tape | Digital audio tape |
Recording head | Rotary head |
Recording time | 120 minutes |
Tape speed | 8.15 mm/s |
Drum rotation | 2,000 rpm |
Error correction | Double-Read Solomon code |
Track pitch | 13.6 µm (20.4 µm) |
Sampling frequency | 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz |
Modulation system | 8-10 Modulation |
Transfer rate | 2.46 Mbit/sec |
Number of channels | 2 channels, stereo |
D/A conversion (Quantization) | 16-bit linear |
Frequency response | 2-22,000 Hz (±0.5 dB) |
Signal-to-noise ratio | more than 92 dB |
Dynamic range | more than 90 dB |
Total harmonic distortion | less than 0.0085% (1 kHz) |
Wow and flutter | Below measurable limit (±0.001% W. PEAK) |
Weight | 9.7 kg |
Accessories | Wireless remote control RM-N500 |
Dimensions | Width 470 × height 115 × depth 405mm |
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