Sony - TCM-5000EV Cassette recorder-player

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Sony TCM-5000EV Cassette-Corder (Pressman) – professional portable three-head cassette recorder with VOR, 1980s

The Sony TCM-5000EV is the top model of Sony's portable mono "Cassette-Corder" series, built for journalists, interviewers and field recordists. It uses a three-head system (separate erase, record and playback heads), which lets you monitor the recording directly off the tape while recording. This was the recorder of choice for reporters in the pre-digital era.

Features

Three-head recording/monitor system, 2-track mono cassette
VOR (voice-operated recording) with sensitivity control; manual or automatic record level
Speed control (approx. -20% to +40%) and tone control
VU meter with battery check, pre-end alarm (PEA) with LED and audible signal through headphones
Two microphone inputs (MIC 1 / MIC 2 with level control), line input, earphone output, remote control jack
Built-in speaker, reset switch, tape counter
Power: 4 × C batteries (6 V) or optional AC adapter / DC input
Size approx. 271 × 58 × 154 mm.

Condition Used, in good vintage condition with light signs of use (see photos).

Cassette, cable and batteries are not included.

Sony TCM-5000EV Cassette-Corder (Pressman) – professional portable three-head cassette recorder with VOR, 1980s

The Sony TCM-5000EV is the top model of Sony's portable mono "Cassette-Corder" series, built for journalists, interviewers and field recordists. It uses a three-head system (separate erase, record and playback heads), which lets you monitor the recording directly off the tape while recording. This was the recorder of choice for reporters in the pre-digital era.

Features

Three-head recording/monitor system, 2-track mono cassette
VOR (voice-operated recording) with sensitivity control; manual or automatic record level
Speed control (approx. -20% to +40%) and tone control
VU meter with battery check, pre-end alarm (PEA) with LED and audible signal through headphones
Two microphone inputs (MIC 1 / MIC 2 with level control), line input, earphone output, remote control jack
Built-in speaker, reset switch, tape counter
Power: 4 × C batteries (6 V) or optional AC adapter / DC input
Size approx. 271 × 58 × 154 mm.

Condition Used, in good vintage condition with light signs of use (see photos).

Cassette, cable and batteries are not included.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
TCM-5000EV
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Serial Number
45730
Year of manufacture
1984
Weight
2 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
HungaryVerified
46
Objects sold
100%
Private

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