Sony TC-121 Stereo Cassette-Corder
This Sony TC-121 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Sony in 1973 with a recommended retail price of USD $130 and discontinued 2 years later in 1975.
The main features of the Sony TC-121 are: 2 heads, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the TC-121 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TC-121 transport function selection.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect a microphone with a mini-jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
- Auto Shut Off
- Solid State
Historic events
Features of Sony TC-121
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
Headphones
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Top Loading
Wood Case
Black Finish
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Mechanical Transport Control
Individual Input Level Controls
Auto Record Level
Voltage Switchable (Rear)
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Type Selection
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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