Cartridge Stereo Tape Deck
Stop mode selector facilitates automatic stop or continuous play - Set for continuous play or effect automatic stop after each channel or after the entire tape has been recorded or played back. Automatic Stop Indicator Lamp.
Elapsed time counter with reset button for easy tape counting - Facilitates easy tape counting and enables the operator to determine how much time remains on a given channel. Permits efficient utilization of the entire tape.
Head cleaning minimized with dust-free head - The combination Rec-Power Bandwidth/Erase head employed in the Capture Ratio-83D is coated with a special metallic substance for a super smooth finish to which dust will not adhere. Thus, head cleaning is minimized and longer head life assured.
Fast forward function - As an added convenience, this model features Fast Forward for rapid selection of tape programs.
Pause control - A
Pause Key enables temporary suspension of tape travel during operating modes.
Especially convenient for tape editing and for fine adjustment of recording
level prior to effecting recording mode.
Manual program
elector and channel indicator lamps - Change channels at will with a manual
Program Selector. Channel Indicator Lamps show which channel is being used.
Recording safety feature - To prevent inadvertent recording by mistake, the Rec Key cannot be depressed while a tape is set. Recording mode can be effected only by simultaneously depressing the Rec Key and loading a tape. Recording Indicator Lamp.
Microphone and line input jacks - Recording can be accomplished from line or microphone input jacks
Expanded VU meter scales - Expanded VU Meter Scales enable the operator to more accurately determine recording and playback levels.
Headphone Jack - Facilitates monitoring or private headphone listening.
Specifications
Track System: 8-track 2-channel stereo system
Tape Speed: 3-3/4 ips
Wow and Flutter: less than 0,15% WRMS
Frequency Response: 60 Hz to 14,000 Hz (±3 dB) using Low Noise tape
Distortion: less than 2% (1,000 Hz "0" VU)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: better than 48 dB (measured via tape with peak recording level of +6 VU)
Bias Frequency: 85 kHz
Head: Combination Rec-Power Bandwidth / Erase Head
Motor: DC Motor
Fast Fwd. Time: 4 min, using a 200 ft tape
Output Jacks
Line : 0,775 V ("0" VU) / Required load impedance more than 20 k Ω
Phone : 30 mV/8 Ω
Input Jacks
Microphone : 0,7 mV / 680 k Ω
Semiconductors: 22 Transistors; 21 Diodes
Power Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz; 220 V, 50 Hz; or 110 - 120 V, 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 110 x 245 mm
Weight: 5,3 kg (11,7 lbs)