Lo-D D-1100MB Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

The Lo-D D-1100MB is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Lo-D in 1981.

The main features of the Lo-D D-1100MB are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, analog 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal 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.

Level meters used on the D-1100MB are analog needle VU reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the D-1100MB let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, equalization and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the D-1100MB by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the D-1100MB requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. To further maintain recording accuracy, the D-1100MB incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the D-1100MB 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 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.