Lo-D D-3300M Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
Lo-D D-3300MB
This Lo-D D-3300M is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Lo-D in 1980 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $700.
The main features of the Lo-D D-3300M are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome, ferro-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-3300M are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the D-3300M 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-3300M by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the D-3300M requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the D-3300M filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
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.
- ATRS (Automatic Tape Response Search)
- Close Gap 3 Head System
- Unitorque Direct Drive
- Dual Capstan
- Dual Capstan
- IC Logic Control
- 2 Motor
- IC Logic Control
- 2 Motor
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Features of Lo-D D-3300M
Auto Bias Calibration
Auto Level Calibration
Auto Equalizer Calibration
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Double Dolby NR Circuits
Full Logic Transport Control
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Memory Play
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right)
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
2x Motor Mechanism
Auto Shutoff
Direct Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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