JVC KD-2
ANRS Noise Reduction Super ANRS Noise Reduction

This JVC KD-2 is a stereo cassette deck with JVC's ANRS and Super ANRS noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1977 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $330.

The main features of the JVC KD-2 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling 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 KD-2 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable KD-2 transport function selection.

Super ANRS developed by JVC and used in the KD-2 applies compression in recording and expansion in playback to improve dynamic range at high frequencies. Also Super ANRS is a highly effective noise reduction system that reduces tape hiss by boosting the signal-to-noise ratio as much as 10db over 5000Hz.

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.

Compact Cassette
  • ANRS (Automatic Noise Reduction System)
  • Coreless Motor
  • Professional
  • Sen-Alloy Head

Historic events

1977 Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak exhibiting the first Apple II

Features of JVC KD-2

Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs RCA Input/Output Connectors DIN Input/Output Connector Headphones
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Meter Light Switch Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Shoulder Strap Connector Orientation Left Top Loading Black Finish
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo Portable Built-in Monitor Speaker
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
ANRS Noise Reduction Super ANRS Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Battery Check Line / Mic Input Select Mechanical Transport Control
Power
Power Requirements
Battery Powered
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls Master Record Level Control Headphone Volume Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Manual Tape Type Selection Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity 2-Position Equalization Selector
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Mechanical Tape Loading Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

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