Aurex PC-4030 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Aurex PC-4030 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Aurex in 1977 with a list price of USD $230 and discontinued 5 years later in 1982.

The main features of the Aurex PC-4030 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes (automatic for normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes), belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout 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 PC-4030 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable PC-4030 transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the PC-4030 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. 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.

• Auto Shut Off Mechanism
• Review Cue
• Automatic Tape Selector
• Auto Play