FOR-A FA-400
Overview
Brand
Model
FA-400
Type
Years
1984 –
ECID
Features
Time base correction, slim 1RU form factor, economical design
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Description
The FOR-A FA-400 is a time base corrector introduced in June 1984, developed as a slim (1RU), economical TBC unit. In these compact, reliable units, the cornerstones of FOR-A TBC technology were now in place.
The FA-400 established a standard for rackmount TBC design that would influence future models. Its economical pricing made professional time base correction more accessible to smaller facilities.
Variants
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FA-400 | NTSC version |
| FA-400P | PAL version |
| FA-400PS | PAL with enhanced special effects (Mosaic, Paint, P-in-P) |
| FA-440 | NTSC version of FA-400PS with special effects |
FA Series Timeline (1982-1987)
- FA-410P (1982) - First model in the FA series
- FA-410 (1983) - NTSC version of FA-410P
- FA-710 (1983) - Dual-channel TBC
- FA-400/400P (1984) - Slim 1RU economical TBC (this model)
- FA-400PS (1985) - PAL with special effects
- FA-430/430P (1985) - TBC with color correction
- FA-440 (1985) - NTSC version of FA-400PS
- FA-450/450P (1986) - First 8-bit TBC
- FA-300 (1987) - Smaller, more affordable (~8,800 units sold)
