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TEAC 35-2

TEAC

Japan

TEAC 35-2

Tape Deck Details

Number of Motors

3

Number of Heads

4

Head Configuration

Stereo

Wow & Flutter

0.03% at 15 ips

Signal-to-Noise [dB]

60

Dimensions [mm]

478 x 419 x 268

Weight [kg]

25

Year built

1981-1983

Head Composition

Permalloy

Equalization

NAB

Frequency Response

40Hz to 22kHz at 15 ips

Speed

7½, 15

Max Reel [inch]

10.5

Tracks

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1/2 Rec/Play+1/4PB

Price

User

Semi-Pro

Additional Information

The TEAC 35-2 is a professional-grade, solid-state 4-track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape deck produced in Japan between 1981 and 1983. It is part of TEAC’s Tascam line, designed for semi-professional and high-fidelity applications.


Track and Head System

  • 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system.

  • Four heads:
    1 x 2-track erase
    1 x 2-track record/playback
    1 x 4-track playback head

  • Head material: Permalloy, known for durability and high magnetic performance.

Tape Transport and Motors

  • Three motors:
    One DC servo capstan motor for stable tape speed control
    Two eddy current induction reel motors for precise tape tension and winding

  • Tape speeds: 7½ ips (19 cm/s) and 15 ips (38 cm/s) with ±0.5% speed accuracy and ±6% pitch variation capability.

  • Supports reels up to 10.5 inches in diameter.

  • Wow and flutter: 0.03% at 15 ips, less than 0.06% overall.

  • Bias frequency: 100 kHz.

Sound and Signal Features

  • Frequency response:
    40 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB at 15 ips
    40 Hz to 18 kHz ±3 dB at 7½ ips

  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB without noise reduction; improves to 100 dB with dBx noise reduction engaged.

  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.6% at 1 kHz, 0 VU.

  • Noise reduction: dBx incorporated for superior noise suppression.

  • Crosstalk and channel separation: excellent, typical of professional decks.

Inputs and Outputs

  • Line input: 60 mV (unbalanced), 50 kΩ impedance.

  • Line output: 0.45 V (unbalanced).

  • Microphone input: 1 mV, 10 kΩ impedance.

  • Headphone output: standard 8 Ω jack.

  • Connectors: RCA for line and mic inputs/outputs.

Additional Features

  • Separate transport and amplifier/pre-amplifier units connected by cables stored conveniently in the transport unit.

  • VU meters for source, tape, calibration, and output levels with peak indicators.

  • Pitch control allowing ±6% variation for fine tuning.

  • Robust construction with solid chassis and professional-grade components.

  • Power requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, approximately 83–150 W depending on configuration.

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions (transport unit): approximately 478 x 419 x 268 mm.

  • Weight: about 25 kg for transport unit plus 8 kg for amplifier unit, total around 33 kg (72.7 lbs).

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