Denon DRM-800A Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
This Denon DRM-800A is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Denon in 1991 with a recommended retail price of USD $500.
The main features of the Denon DRM-800A are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the DRM-800A are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the DRM-800A let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Dolby C-type used in the DRM-800A provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. The three-head configuration of the DRM-800A requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the DRM-800A filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.
- 3 Head
- Silent Mechanism
- Dolby HX Pro
- C.C.C.S. (Ceramic Composite Cassette Stabilizer)
- Closed Loop Dual Capstan
- Vibration Absorbing Mechanism
- Amorphous Head
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Features of Denon DRM-800A
Bias Fine Tune
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Wired Remote Control
CD Direct Input
Tape Length Selection
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Linear Tape Counter
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Record Protection
Orientation Left
Wood Side Panels
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Double Dolby NR Circuits
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Dolby HX Pro®
Music Scan
Full Logic Transport Control
Record Mute
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Alternating Current
Record Level Balance Control
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
Cassette Stabilizer
Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
Gold-Plated Headphone Jack
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Automatic Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Mechanical Tape Loading
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
3x Motor Mechanism
Belt Drive (Mechanism)
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