TEAC A-3400
TEAC
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Quad
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
Head Composition
Permallo
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
The TEAC A-3400 is a vintage quarter-track stereo reel-to-reel tape deck designed primarily for consumer and semi-professional use. It is closely related to the TEAC T-3400 model and shares many of its technical characteristics.
Track Format: Quarter-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Width: 6.3 mm (1/4 inch)
Tape Speeds: 9.5 cm/s (3 3/4 ips) and 19 cm/s (7 1/2 ips)
Heads: Typically 3 heads (erase, record, playback)
Motors: Usually 3 motors (2 reel motors and 1 capstan motor) for stable tape transport
Reel Size: Supports standard reels (JIS 17 or 12 type)
Wow and Flutter: Not explicitly specified, but comparable models typically have around 0.04–0.06%
Frequency Response: Comparable decks offer wide frequency response up to 20 kHz or more at higher tape speeds
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Typical values around 50–60 dB depending on tape speed and condition
Power Supply: AC mains, voltage depending on region (usually 110–120 V or 220–240 V)
Dimensions and Weight: Specific dimensions not detailed, but similar TEAC models typically measure approximately 43–45 cm wide, 45–50 cm deep, and weigh around 20 kg