Nakamichi 480 2 Head Cassette Deck
The Nakamichi 480 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Nakamichi in 1979 with a list price of USD $495 and discontinued 3 years later in 1982.
The main features of the Nakamichi 480 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, 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 which is opened by a damped mechanism. Additionally the compartement can be accessed easly for head cleaning by removing the well-cover.
Level meters used on the 480 are analog needle VU reading meters. Soft-touch controls for fast and easy transport function selection of the 480.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 480 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. To further maintain recording accuracy, the 480 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the 480 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.
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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.
- Diffused-Resonance Transport
- IC Logic
- Non-Resonant Chassis
- Pressure pad lifter
- Double Capstan
- Silent Mechanism
- Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
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Features of Nakamichi 480
AC Power Cord / Plug
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Wired Remote Control
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
Pressure Pad Lifter
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Play
Pause
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Timer Recording/Playback
Soft Touch Transport Control
Removable Well Cover
Tape Start Memory
Damped Eject
Individual Input Level Controls
Headphone Low/High Volume Positions
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Equalization
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Slack-Tape Takeup
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Dual-Capstan Transport
Idler Drive (Reel)
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
3x Motor Mechanism
Belt Drive (Mechanism)
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