Sony TC-707MC
Sony
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
NAB
Frequency Response
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB
Price
Additional Information
The Sony TC-707MC is a rare, professional-grade variant of Sony's early 1970s TC-707 series reel-to-reel tape decks, likely configured for educational or institutional use with enhanced durability features like the half-track stereo head assembly (HS-17-2S) found in related pro models such as the TC-707SD. The "MC" designation could imply "Monitor Control" or a model intended for specific markets (like the Japanese home market, as suggested by the 100V power requirement).
The TC-707MC is a ¼″ open-reel tape recorder / deck from Sony.
It is categorized as a “mid-high fidelity, consumer” machine.
It is a three-head tape deck — i.e. it provides separate heads for erase, record, and playback.
Tape format: 4-track, 2-channel stereo (or mono).
Tape speeds supported: 3 ¾ ips and 7 ½ ips.
Maximum reel size: 7″ reels.
Drive / motors: 3-motor design.
Output connectors: RCA and a ¼″ headphone output (according to the database listing).