Aiwa AD-S950
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Dolby S Full Logic Metal Tape Wireless Remote Control 3 Head

This Aiwa AD-S950 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C/S and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Aiwa in 1994 with a recommended retail price of USD $500.

The main features of the Aiwa AD-S950 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, 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 AD-S950 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the AD-S950 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby S-type noise reduction gives cleaner transient response, provides lower noise levels, both at low and high frequencies, and allows higher signal levels to be recorded safely on the AD-S950. Dolby S-type noise reduction provides 24 dB of high frequency noise reduction plus an additional 10 dB of low frequency noise reduction. 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 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the AD-S950 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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.

Compact Cassette
  • 3 Head
  • Dual Capstan
  • PC-OCC Coil
  • Quick Response
  • Precision Mechanism
  • Linear Counter System
  • AMTS (Anti Modulation Tape Stabilizer)

Historic events

1994 CompactFlash (CF) mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices introduced by SanDisk

Features of Aiwa AD-S950

Calibration
Calibration
Manual Bias Calibration 400Hz Test Tone 10kHz Test Tone Manual Level Calibration
Connectors
Connectivity
AC Power Cord / Plug Headphones Wireless Remote Control Receiver
Display
Display
Peak Hold Linear Tape Counter Display On/Off Digital Peak-Reading Meters 4-Digıt Digital Counter
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left Black Finish Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
3 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Dolby C Record Dolby S Record Mute Dolby B Play Pause Dolby HX Pro® Metal Tape Chrome Tape Normal Tape
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro® MPX Filter Dolby-S Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Cue / Review Auto Monitor Real-Time Tape Monitoring Music Scan Timer Recording/Playback Record Mute Memory Stop Auto-Space
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Master Record Level Control Record Level Balance Control Headphone Volume Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Automatic Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Auto Shutoff Dual-Capstan Transport

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