Service Laboratory & Restoration Facility Tape Recorders and Vintage Audio
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Sony Sony TCD-D8 DAT Walkman 2000 - Excellent
Product information
- Product category
- DAT Recorder
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Function
- flawless
- Age
- 26 years 3 months
- Usage state
- second-hand
- Appearance
- as good as new
- Accessories
- some accessories missing
- Price
- 1,250.00 €
- More information
- http://www.sony.de
Description
The Sony TCD-D8 is a legendary, ultra-compact portable Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Walkman. Released by Sony in 1995, it became a highly sought-after tool for live music recording, field audio, and high-fidelity digital transfers. It offered a rare balance of near-studio audio quality in a package small enough to fit inside a jacket pocket.
Key Specifications
Media Format: Digital Audio Tape (DAT).
Audio Resolution: 16-bit linear quantization.
Sampling Frequencies: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22,000 Hz (at 48 kHz sampling).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Exceeds 87 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion: Under 0.008%.
Power Supply: Four AA batteries or an external 6V AC adapter.
Weight: Approximately 500 grams with batteries installed.
Key Features
Helical Scan Technology: Uses a tiny rotating head drum similar to a VCR. This allowed the 4mm narrow tape to capture massive amounts of uncompressed digital data.
Long Play (LP) Mode: Doubles the tape capacity. A standard DT-120 tape can store up to 240 minutes of audio at a reduced 32 kHz sampling rate.
Digital and Analog Connectivity: Features a specialized 7-pin digital I/O port. This allows direct digital-to-digital transfers with CD and MD players, alongside standard 3.5mm microphone and line inputs.
Date & Time Stamp: Automatically injects a real-time data clock stamp into the tape sub-code during recording.
Backlit LCD Display: Shows precise tracking info, audio levels, and operating status.
Key Specifications
Media Format: Digital Audio Tape (DAT).
Audio Resolution: 16-bit linear quantization.
Sampling Frequencies: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22,000 Hz (at 48 kHz sampling).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Exceeds 87 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion: Under 0.008%.
Power Supply: Four AA batteries or an external 6V AC adapter.
Weight: Approximately 500 grams with batteries installed.
Key Features
Helical Scan Technology: Uses a tiny rotating head drum similar to a VCR. This allowed the 4mm narrow tape to capture massive amounts of uncompressed digital data.
Long Play (LP) Mode: Doubles the tape capacity. A standard DT-120 tape can store up to 240 minutes of audio at a reduced 32 kHz sampling rate.
Digital and Analog Connectivity: Features a specialized 7-pin digital I/O port. This allows direct digital-to-digital transfers with CD and MD players, alongside standard 3.5mm microphone and line inputs.
Date & Time Stamp: Automatically injects a real-time data clock stamp into the tape sub-code during recording.
Backlit LCD Display: Shows precise tracking info, audio levels, and operating status.
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Service Laboratory & Restoration Facility Tape Recorders
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Advert ID
8949593425
Advert time period- Start:
- 22.09.2026 - 14:35
- End:
- 21.11.2026 - 14:35
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