The Teac
Model A-1200U Stereo tape Deck features a three-motor drive system providing
independent drive for the capstan and each reel turntable to assure prolonged
life of tape transport mechanism, minimum wow and flutter, constant and stable
tape travel, and easiest possible operation. Also, three Teac techno-built
precision heads, instant pff-the-tape monitoring, sound-on-sound and stereo
echo recording, choice of four-track operation, and other highlights are
combined to offer profesional quality with operating versatility.
Three-Motor
Drive System
Teac A-1200
contains three independent motors for driving capstan and each reel turntable.
A "Dual-Speed Hysteresis Synchronous Motor" provides capstan drive
with an effective starting torque and
enables electrical speed change. Capstan motor synchronization assures stable
and constant tape run without variations caused by AC voltage fluctuations or
other external causes. Electrical speed change found in comparable machines on
the market. Two original Teac "Outer-Rotor Motors" are used for reel
drive. An externally rotating housing produces a unique flywheel effect to
offer smooth and steady motor drive with minimum tape rewinding tension.
In addition,
employment of three motors adds years of life to tape transport mechanism,
assures the least wow and flutter and the easiest possible operation. Includes Remote Control System for start and
stop of main deck (optional accessory).
Three Teac
Techno-Built precision Heads
Teac is
known as a leading manufaacturer of instrumentation data recorders,
professional audio and video equipment, and even magnetic tape systems for
electronic computers. The same technology and manufacturing facilities are just
naturally used for all the tape heads manufactured by Teac. Thus, assured are the wide frequency range,
minimized crosstalk, improved signal-to-noise ratio, and distortion-free sound
reproduction with all Teac tape machines. Further, three heads operate
independently and enable you to enjoy
mike-line mixing and instant off-the -tape monitoring
Instant
Off-the-Tape Monitoring
Recorded
signal can be monitored instantaneously using "Monitor" Switch. As
the playback head is installed next to recoding head, recorded signal can be
played back and evaluated 0,15 second (at 7-1/2 ips) after recording, without
interruption of recording.
Built-in-Moke-Line
Mixer
Teack A-1200
has two separate input level controls for microphone and line, and enables you
to record signals from mike, mixing with signals from a tuner, turntable, or
other tape deck connected with its line input. Also, you can have extra
enjoyment with Sound-on-Sound and StereoEcho by simple pushbutton operation.
Choice of
4-Track or 2-Track
Instead of
standard 4-track 2-channel stereo operation, 2-track 2-channel stereo mode is
available as a special order for more critical audiophiles. Specify this to
your dealer when purchasing Teac A-1200
All Easy-to
Operate Pushbutton System
Ten
pushbutton are placed at the lower left corner of front panel and activate any
desired operation at feather-light touch.
Automatic
Shut-off: at the end of the tape travel
Automatic
Tape Lifter: protects head from contact with tape during fast run and adds
years of life to both heads and tapes.
Four
Independent Preamplifiers: for assured playback and recording of both channels.
Fully transistorized for the shortest warm-up time.
100 kHz Bias
Oscillator: eliminates stereo beat and minimizes distortion
Very Short
time for Winding or Rweinding
4-Digit
Pushbutton-Rest Index Counter
Easy-to-Read
Dual VU meter
Headphone
Monitoring
Vertical or
Horizontal Operation
Handsome
Walnut Cabinnet
Luxurious
Stainless Steel Front Panel
Specifications
Heads: Three for Rease, Record and Forward-playback;
4-track stereo or mono
Reel
Size: 7' maximum
Tape
Speed: 7 ½ ans 3 ¾ ips (±0,5%)
Motors:
One Dual-speed hysteresis synchronous motor for
capstan drive;
Two
Eddy-current type outer-rotor motors for reel drive
Wow
and Flutter [7 ½ / 3 ¾]:
0,12% / 0,15%
Fast Winding
Time: approx. 100 seconds for 1200 feet
Frequency
Response:
30 to
20,000 Hz for 7 ½ ips (±3 dB 50 to
15,000 Hz)
30 to
15,000 Hz for 3 ¾ ips (±3 dB 50 to
10,000 Hz)
Signal-to-Noise
ratio: 50 dB
Crosstalk:
50 dB channel-to channel at 1,000 Hz / 40 dB between adjacent tracks at 100 Hz
Input:
Microphone
: 10,000 Ω 1 mV minimum
Line
: 100,000 Ω 0,1 V minimum
Output: 1 V for load impedance of 10,000 Ω or more
Monitoring
Headphones: 10,000 Ω minimum
Power
Requirements: 115 V AC, 60 Hz 100 W
nominal
Dimensions: 17" x 15 ½" x 9 ¾"
Weight: 41 lbs
Optional
Accessories: RC-101 remote control unit
/ HP-102 headphones