Sony TC-204SD Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sony TC-204SD is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1975 with a list price of USD $350 and discontinued 2 years later in 1977.

The main features of the Sony TC-204SD are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes with additional manual equalization selection, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck 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-204SD are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TC-204SD transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TC-204SD by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. To further maintain recording accuracy, the TC-204SD incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the TC-204SD can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a 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.