Elac 1000 3 Head Cassette System
Elac 1000 Tri-Tracer
The Elac 1000 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and DNL noise reduction, it was introduced by Elac in 1973 with a list price of USD $1,300 and discontinued 4 years later in 1977.
The main features of the Elac 1000 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, analog 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection with support for normal and chrome 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 which is opened by a damped mechanism.
Level meters used on the 1000 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 1000 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control.
Record azimuth correction. To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 1000 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. Unlike the various Dolby systems, which require encoding and decoding, the Dynamic noise limiter (DNL) used by Elac in the 1000 works on playback only and reduces noise by as much as 10 dB. To further maintain recording accuracy, the 1000 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the 1000 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.
To make live recordings this deck has 3 microphone inputs (for left, right and center channels) to connect a microphone with a DIN 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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.
- Tri-Tracer
- Double Capstan
Historic events
Features of Elac 1000
400Hz Test Tone
Manual Azimuth Calibration
Manual Level Calibration
Alignment Beacon
Ground Terminal
AC Power Cord / Plug
3 Microphone Inputs
DIN Microphone Connector
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
Headphones
Wired Remote Control
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Peak Limiter
Orientation Left
Wood Case
19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Tape Run Indicator
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
DNL Noise Reduction
Full Logic Transport Control
Memory Stop
Pitch Control
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Damped Eject
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right/Blend)
Voltage Switchable (Rear)
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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