Dual 1214

The Dual 1214 auto-manual turntable offers the same precision engineering as our more expensive models plus ease of operation and many outstanding features, usually not found in a unit of this price range. The dynamically balanced tubular tonearm combines low mass with high rigidity. Tracking  force is applied by rotating a numerically calibrated dial to the desired settings. Anti-skating is easily adjustable. The adjustable silicon damped cueing system, functioning both in manual and automatic mode, allows the tonearm to be lowered to any groove of the record. The master switch is operated by means of a feather-light, horizontal sliding lever, for shock-free operation.

Variable pitch control allows all three speeds; 33 ⅓, 45 and 78 r.p.m., to be varied over a 6%range, which is equivalent to about half tone.

The 1214 comes complete with a Dual Ceramic Cartridge. Choice-wood base and hinged smoked-glass cover are available as optional extras.

Dual's silicon damped feather-touch cueing system is a truly professional feature. A flick of your finger releasses the tonearm to float down at the controlled rate of 3/16" per second. Piston action prevents side-shift of the tonearm. The cueing device will function both in manual and automatic mode. Cueing height is easily adjustable for single and multiple-play.

Tracking force is set with a continuously variable dial and is applied internally by a long main-spring colled around the pivot. This ensures maintaining of proper tracking force at all times, whether with one record or a stack of six.

Variable pitch control is another professional feature for perfect "tuning" to pitch tolerances of individual records. Also valuable for synchronizing tape recording and movie sound.

The low mass, rigid, tubular tonearm has near-frictionless movement in the vertical and horizontal planes due to hardened steel pivots, each supported by minniaturized ball bearings.

The counterbalance weight of the tonearm is easily adjusted for true dynamic operating balance. The Dual 1214 is supplied with a factory installed Dual Ceramic Cartridge.

Specifications

Drive:  2-pole Dual single-phase induction motor or 4-pole asynchronous motor with radialelastic suspension.

Turntable Speeds:  33 ⅓, 45, 78 rpm

Speed Adjustment;  adjustment range of 1 semiton (6%) at all thre turntable speeds

Turntable: 

Weight :  3,2 lbs

Diameter :  10 ½"

Wow and Flutter:  less than ±0,15%

Rumble:  less than 35 dB below signal level

Signal-to-Noise ratio:  less than 55 dB below signal level

Tonearm:  Torsionally rigid, tubular metal arm, with vertical needle bearings, horizontal 2-layer precision ball bearings.

Min. Stylus Force:  1,5p

Cartridge Holder:  Removeable, suitable for acceptance of cartridges having ½" mounting and possessing a weight of 1 - 10 grams

Line Voltage/Frequency:  Selectro for 110 or 220 volts / alternating 50/60 Hz (with appropriate motor pulleys)

Power Consumption:  10 watts approximately at 220 V, 50 Hz

Dimensions:  12-7/8" x 10-3/4"

Weight:  9,7 lbs net