The mechanism uses an isolate loop system with one capstan and two pinch rollers.
This method realizes a closed-loop method, isolating the contact path of the head from the
rotation of the reel platform and cutting off the adverse effects of tape tension fluctuations.
The capstan uses a direct drive system with quartz lock control. In addition, the capstan has
a diameter of 34 mm, and the pursuit of precision is thoroughly pursued.
It uses a strobe with LED lighting, and the speed deviation in seconds can be visually checked.
It is equipped with a 3-stage bias and 3-stage equalizer switching switch.
The head section consists of 4 heads, and is arranged in the order of the tape path for
4-track playback, 2-track erasure, 2-track recording, and 2-track playback.
It uses a direct drive on the reel platform that can fast forward and rewind at almost constant
speed from start to finish.
It is equipped with a cue lever.
The level meter uses a double scale method.
It is equipped with a tape pitch control that can be adjusted in the range of ±6%.
It is equipped with a timer standby mechanism.
It is equipped with a microphone amplifier with a dynamic margin of 77 dB for full-fledged
live recording.
It can be DC powered by an optional battery case and 40 single batteries. When using neo high-top batteries, it is possible to record continuously for about 2 hours.
There was a rack joint for a 19-inch standard rack, a dust cover, a wood case, and a portable case, sold separately.
Portable Case (RP-9100) Dust Cover (RP-9110) Rack Joint (RP-9130), Battery Case (RP-099)
Wood Case (RP-9120)
Model Ratings
Model Stereo Tape Deck
Track Format 2-track, 2-channel recording/playback
4-track, 2-channel playback
Head configuration For recording: High hardness permalloy For
playback: High hardness permalloy x2 For
erasure: Double gap ferrite
Motors used Quartz Lock Electronic Commutator DD Motor x1
Electronic Commutator DD Motor x2
Tape speed 38cm/s、19cm/s、9.5cm/s
Frequency response 38cm/s:30Hz~30kHz ±3dB
signal-to-noise ratio 60dB(JIS)
Wow Flutter 38cm/s:0.018%(WRMS)
Input sensitivity/impedance Mic:0.25mV(-72dB)/400Ω~20kΩ
Line in:60mV(-24dB)
Output Level/Impedance Line out: 420mV (-7.5dB) / 22kΩ or more
Headphone: 60mV
Semiconductors used Transistors: 248
ICs: 10
diodes: 75
Other semiconductors: 7
power AC100V、50Hz/60Hz
DC24V
Power Consumption 55W
External dimensions Width 456 x Height 443 x Depth 257 mm
weight Approx. 23kg
sold separately Head Block RP-2224 (¥38,000)
Head Block RP-2422 (¥38,000)
Head Block RP-2224SX (¥58,000)
Head Block RP-2422SX (¥58,000)
Portable Case RP-9100 (¥35,000)
Dust cover RP-9110 (¥5,000) Wood
case RP-9120 (2 pieces 1 set, ¥5,000)
Rack joint RP-9130 (2 pieces 1 set, ¥2,000)
Battery case RP-099 (¥30,000)
Battery Adapter RP-086 (¥30,000)
Remote Control Box RP-9690 (¥13,000)
Remote Control Box RP-9170 (¥18,000)
Wireless Remote Control Unit RP-070 (¥30,000)