Sony - PCM-1630 Audio testing equipment

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The Sony PCM-1630 digital audio processor was manufactured in 1985, is in good physical condition and has been tested and is working.

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Sony PCM-1630 Digital Audio Processor – professional CD mastering PCM processor, 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, rack-mount, serial no. 11614

The Sony PCM-1630 is the professional digital audio processor used from the mid-1980s to master CDs. Paired with a U-matic video recorder (e.g. Sony BVU-800 or DMR series), it encoded stereo audio into a video signal for the glass-master production at pressing plants worldwide. It is regarded as the last and most refined of Sony's PCM-16xx mastering processors, and was used for countless classic album masters.

Specifications and features

2-channel, 16-bit linear PCM
Switchable sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz / 44.056 kHz
Front panel: LED peak meters (CH-1 / CH-2) with peak hold, fine/normal scale and adjustable reference marker; sampling frequency, emphasis, mute and CRC indicators; PB mode (RAR A/B); headphone output with level control
Modular card cage with plug-in boards: MT, DEC, SIF, ENC, DA and AD (the RAR and AUX slots are empty)
Rear panel: analog XLR in/out (CH-1, CH-2), digital I/O (BNC), word sync in/out, composite sync in/out, composite digital A/B, 25-pin status connector
Voltage selector (100 / 120 / 220 / 240 V, 50/60 Hz), max. 90 W; rear heatsink
19" rack-mount with chrome carrying handles
Made in Japan; serial number 11614

Sony PCM-1630 Digital Audio Processor – professional CD mastering PCM processor, 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, rack-mount, serial no. 11614

The Sony PCM-1630 is the professional digital audio processor used from the mid-1980s to master CDs. Paired with a U-matic video recorder (e.g. Sony BVU-800 or DMR series), it encoded stereo audio into a video signal for the glass-master production at pressing plants worldwide. It is regarded as the last and most refined of Sony's PCM-16xx mastering processors, and was used for countless classic album masters.

Specifications and features

2-channel, 16-bit linear PCM
Switchable sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz / 44.056 kHz
Front panel: LED peak meters (CH-1 / CH-2) with peak hold, fine/normal scale and adjustable reference marker; sampling frequency, emphasis, mute and CRC indicators; PB mode (RAR A/B); headphone output with level control
Modular card cage with plug-in boards: MT, DEC, SIF, ENC, DA and AD (the RAR and AUX slots are empty)
Rear panel: analog XLR in/out (CH-1, CH-2), digital I/O (BNC), word sync in/out, composite sync in/out, composite digital A/B, 25-pin status connector
Voltage selector (100 / 120 / 220 / 240 V, 50/60 Hz), max. 90 W; rear heatsink
19" rack-mount with chrome carrying handles
Made in Japan; serial number 11614

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
PCM-1630
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Serial number
11614
Year of manufacturing
1985
Weight
15 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
18 cm
Width
48 cm
Depth
40 cm
HungaryVerified
45
Objects sold
Private

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