Marantz 1820 MKII

The Marantz 1820 MKII is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Marantz in 1978 and discontinued 2 years later in 1980.

The main features of the Marantz 1820 MKII are:, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes.

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 1820 MKII are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable 1820 MKII transport function selection.

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.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1978 Technics introduced the famous SL-1200MK2 turntable
1979 Sony introduced the Walkman
1980 3M, Mitsubishi, Sony and Studer each introduce a multitrack digital recorder.

Features of Marantz 1820 MKII

Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs Headphones
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Orientation Left Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Normal Tape
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop

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