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TEAC T-3600

TEAC

Japan

TEAC T-3600

Tape Deck Details

Number of Motors

3

Number of Heads

3

Head Configuration

Stacked/Inline

Wow & Flutter

0.04% at 15ips

Signal-to-Noise [dB]

65

Dimensions [mm]

488 x 482 x 267

Weight [kg]

30

Year built

1974 - 1978

Head Composition

Permalloy

Equalization

NAB

Frequency Response

40 Hz to 18 kHz at 15ips

Speed

3¾, 7½, 15

Max Reel [inch]

10.5

Tracks

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1/2 Rec/PB

Price

Additional Information

The TEAC T-3600 is a professional-grade 1/2 track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for high-fidelity studio recording and playback. It was manufactured in Japan and is part of TEAC’s Tascam series of professional tape decks.


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

  • Heads: 3 heads — erase, record, 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

  • 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 and IEC options

  • 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


Features


  • 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

  • Durable construction with metal chassis and plastic casing

  • Headphone output for monitoring


Overview


The TEAC T-3600 offers professional-quality stereo recording and playback with excellent frequency response and low distortion. Its servo-controlled motors and precise tape transport ensure stable tape speed and minimal wow and flutter. The deck supports large reel sizes and two standard professional tape speeds, making it suitable for studio and broadcast applications.


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