Kenwood KX-5030
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Full Logic Metal Tape

The Kenwood KX-5030 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Kenwood in 1991.

The main features of the Kenwood KX-5030 are: 2 heads, electronic tape counter with 4 digits, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, single 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 KX-5030 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the KX-5030 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the KX-5030 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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

Historic events

1991 The first digital 2G (Second Generation) cellular technology was launched by Radiolinja in Finland on the GSM standard

Features of Kenwood KX-5030

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Display
Display
4-Digıt Digital Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left Black Finish Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control A-B Repeat
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Sìngle Capsŧan Transport 3x Motor Mechanism Mechanical Tape Loading

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