Nakamichi 700 3 Head Cassette System
Nakamichi 700 Tri-Tracer
This Nakamichi 700 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1973 with a list price of USD $850 and discontinued 4 years later in 1977.
The main features of the Nakamichi 700 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome 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 sideways in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the 700 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 700 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control.
Record azimuth correction. To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 700 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. 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 700 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
To make live recordings this deck has 3 microphone inputs (for left, right and center channels) to connect a microphone with a DIN 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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.
- Tri-Tracer
- Double Capstan
Historic events
Features of Nakamichi 700
400Hz Test Tone
Manual Azimuth Calibration
Manual Level Calibration
Alignment Beacon
1 Stereo Microphone Input
Ground Terminal
3 Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
Headphones
Wired Remote Control
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Peak Limiter
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Wood Case
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Tape Run Indicator
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Full Logic Transport Control
Memory Stop
Pitch Control
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Tape Start Memory
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right/Blend)
Voltage Switchable (Rear)
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Sideways Tape Transport
Auto Shutoff
Mechanical Tape Loading
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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