TC-WR 790

The Sony TC-WR 790 is a dual cassette deck released in 1992, designed for versatile tape recording and playback. It features a twin recording re-reverse capability, allowing for simultaneous recording of two tapes with different Dolby noise reduction systems (Dolby HX Pro and Dolby B/C NR). The design includes a dual-motor configuration for each deck to ensure high performance, with separate motors for both the reel and capstan. The device utilizes a hard permalloy re-recording head for enhanced audio quality. A twin FL counter and peak level meter are integrated, providing a visual indication of audio levels with a peak hold function. Notably, the Dolby HX Pro technology automatically adjusts to prevent over-biasing during recording and is effective for playback on any deck. Additionally, it supports CD synchronized recording when paired with a compatible Sony CD player. The TC-WR 790 includes a Multi AMS function for quick cueing of up to 30 tracks and features an Auto Space REC MUTE function for seamless silence recording. The unit comes with a wireless remote control for added convenience. In terms of specifications, the cassette deck operates with a 4-track 2-channel format, has a signal-to-noise ratio of 57 dB (EIAJ, Dolby NR off) and 73 dB (with Dolby NR C), a frequency response of 30 Hz to 19 kHz ± 3 dB, and a distortion factor of 1.8%. Its dimensions are 430 mm in width, 125 mm in height, and 285 mm in depth, with a weight of 4.6 kg.