Onkyo TA-630DM Cassette Deck

The Onkyo TA-630DM is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Onkyo in 1981 and discontinued 3 years later in 1984.

The main features of the Onkyo TA-630DM 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 single-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 TA-630DM are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TA-630DM transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TA-630DM by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. To further maintain recording accuracy, the TA-630DM incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the TA-630DM can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

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.

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