The Toshiba PC-5060 is a cassette tape deck that was manufactured between 1975 and 1978 in Japan. Its design features a silver exterior complemented by a wooden cabinet, adding an aesthetic appeal. With a power consumption of 15 W, this device has dimensions of 450 x 145 x 333 mm (WxHxD) and weighs 8 kg. It incorporates various connections such as line inputs and outputs, including 100 mV, 50 kOhm for Line In and Aux inputs, and 410 mV, 50 kOhm for Line Out. The tape deck does not include remote control functionality.
In terms of audio technology, the PC-5060 houses three audio heads and runs on two motors, including a DC servo motor for its drive function. It is capable of handling normal and chrome tape types with a frequency response range that goes from 40 Hz to 12 kHz for normal tapes and extends to 15 kHz for chrome tapes. The signal-to-noise ratio is rated at 58 dB when Dolby is off and 68 dB when on. Notably, the PC-5060 does not feature auto-reverse or title search functionalities but includes a limiter and an MPX filter. The pre-magnetization frequency is set at 85 kHz, and it can rewind a C-60 tape in approximately 90 seconds. The device offers channel separation greater than 30 dB at 1 kHz and boasts impressive crosstalk attenuation characteristics. Special features of the device also include microphone mixing capabilities and equalization settings, catering to various recording needs.
