Description
The Sony DTC-500ES was introduced in 1985.
This model was only officially available in Japan.
It was similar to the DTC-1000ES.
The DTC-500ES was replaced by the DTC-55ES in 1990
Features
- 2 heads.
- 3 motors.
- ABS time code.
- Copper plated chassis.
- No SCMS
- Digital optical inputs and outputs.
- Digital coaxial inputs and outputs.
- Standard play only.
Technical Specifications
| Tape | Digital audio tape |
| Recording head | Rotary head |
| Recording time | 120 minutes |
| Tape speed | 8.15 mm/s |
| Drum rotation | 2,000 rpm |
| Error correction | Double-Read Solomon code |
| Track pitch | 13.6 µm (20.4 µm) |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz |
| Modulation system | 8-10 Modulation |
| Transfer rate | 2.46 Mbit/sec |
| Number of channels | 2 channels, stereo |
| D/A conversion (Quantization) | 16-bit linear |
| Frequency response | 2-22,000 Hz (±0.5 dB) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | more than 92 dB |
| Dynamic range | more than 90 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion | less than 0.0085% (1 kHz) |
| Wow and flutter | Below measurable limit (±0.001% W. PEAK) |
| Weight | 9.7 kg |
| Accessories | Wireless remote control RM-N500 |
| Dimensions | Width 470 × height 115 × depth 405mm |
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