Marantz SD-64 Digital Monitoring Cassette Deck

This Marantz SD-64 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C and DBX noise reduction, it was first sold by Marantz in 1985.

The main features of the Marantz SD-64 are: 2 heads, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse 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 SD-64 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the SD-64 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the SD-64 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. Dbx Type II found in the SD-64 is a simplified version of the Type I noise reduction system. The dbx Type II system was designed to be used with systems with limited bandwidth such as cassette based recorders and also uses a simple 2:1:2 compander to reduce noise. 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 SD-64 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.

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.

• Multi Function Digital Counter
• Quick Music Sensor System
• Super Hard Metal Alloy Head
• Quick Return Rotary Head Mechanism
• Auto Reverse