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TEAC T-3400

TEAC

Japan

TEAC T-3400

Tape Deck Details

Number of Motors

3

Number of Heads

3

Head Configuration

Stacked/Inline

Wow & Flutter

0.08 at 15 ips

Signal-to-Noise [dB]

63

Dimensions [mm]

488 x 482 x 250

Weight [kg]

20

Year built

1980s

Head Composition

Ferrite

Equalization

NAB

Frequency Response

30 Hz to 30,000 Hz (±3 dB) at 15 ips

Speed

7½, 15

Max Reel [inch]

10.5

Tracks

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1/2 Rec/PB

Price

Additional Information

The TEAC T-3400 is a professional 1/2 track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for high-fidelity recording and playback. It was manufactured by TEAC in Japan, likely around the early 1980s.


  • Track System: 1/2 track, 2-channel stereo

  • Heads: 3 heads — erase, record, and playback

  • Tape Speeds: 15 ips (38 cm/s) and 7½ ips (19 cm/s) with ±0.5% speed accuracy

  • Reel Size: Supports 10½ inch (267 mm) and 7 inch (178 mm) reels

  • Motors:
    Capstan motor: DC brush motor with FG servo
    Reel motors: 2 DC slotless motors

  • Wow and Flutter:
    0.02% at 15 ips (NAB weighted)
    0.04% at 7½ ips (NAB weighted)

  • Frequency Response:
    30 Hz to 30,000 Hz (±3 dB) at 15 ips
    30 Hz to 28,000 Hz (±3 dB) at 7½ ips

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
    63 dB (3% THD level, weighted, NAB equalization)
    65 dB (3% THD level, weighted, IEC equalization)

  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.6% at 1,000 Hz, normal operating level

  • Stereo Channel Separation: 50 dB at 1,000 Hz

  • Inputs:
    Line: 60 mV, 50 kΩ
    Microphone: 0.25 mV (-72 dB), 200 Ω or more

  • Outputs:
    Line: 0.45 V for load impedance of 10 kΩ or more
    Headphones: 8 Ω / 0.3 mV

  • Bias Frequency: 100 kHz

  • Reproduce Equalization:
    NAB for 15 ips and 7½ ips
    IEC option available

  • Power Consumption: 83 W

  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 432 x 454 x 270 mm (17 x 17.9 x 10.6 inches)

  • Weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)

  • Operating Positions: Vertical, horizontal, angled

  • Power Supply: Multi-voltage AC (100/117/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz) depending on region

  • Remote control capability (wired or wireless)

  • High-precision tape transport with servo-controlled motors for stable speed and low wow/flutter

  • Designed for professional stereo recording and playback

  • Suitable for various operating positions

  • Durable construction with plastic casing and metal chassis

  • Headphone output for monitoring

The TEAC T-3400 is a professional-quality reel-to-reel tape deck offering excellent frequency response, low distortion, and stable tape transport. Its dual tape speeds and large reel capacity make it suitable for high-fidelity recording and playback in studio or broadcast environments. The deck’s precise servo-controlled motors and low wow and flutter ensure accurate sound reproduction, while its remote control feature adds operational convenience.

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