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284-12 Console

284-12 Console

BrandScully Recording Instruments Company
ManufacturerDictaphone Corporation
FunctionTape Machine
Produced1967-196?
CountryUnited States
Form FactorFloorstanding
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Power115VAC, 50/60Hz
Frequency Response50Hz-15kHz ±2dB (7½ ips, 30 ips), 35Hz-15kHz ±2dB (15 ips)
Tape Type1"
Reel Size≤11⅛"
Tape Speed7½/15ips, 15/30 ips
Start Time0.1s
Timing Accuracy99.9%
Rewind Time~75s (2400ft NAB Reel)
SNR63dB (Reference +10dB, 3M 202 or Equivalent)
Flutter & Wow (0.5-250Hz) (30 ips)<0.06% RMS
Flutter & Wow (0.5-250Hz) (15 ips)<0.08% RMS
Flutter & Wow (0.5-250Hz) (7½ ips)<0.1% RMS
THD (Playback Amplifier) (+18dBm)<0.5%
EqualizationNAB Curve Equalization (Optional: CCIR Equalization)
Bias Frequency180kHz
Erase Frequency60kHz
Output+4dBm, +8dBm (Zero VU = +4dBm)
Output Impedance600Ω
Input Impedance (Line)10kΩ
Channels12 Track
Displays
  • Needle Meter · VU