Bigston BSD-230 Cassette Stereo Deck
This Bigston BSD-230 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Bigston in 1976 with a list price of USD $240 and discontinued 6 years later in 1982.
The main features of the Bigston BSD-230 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and 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 BSD-230 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable BSD-230 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the BSD-230 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
Historic events
Features of Bigston BSD-230
AC Power Cord / Plug
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Top Loading
Wood Case
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Tape Run Indicator
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Dolby FM
Mechanical Transport Control
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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