Optonica RT-1616 Stereo Cassette Deck
The Optonica RT-1616 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction.
The main features of the Optonica RT-1616 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and ferro-chrome 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 RT-1616 are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable RT-1616 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the RT-1616 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
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.
- APSS (Auto Program Search System)
Features of Optonica RT-1616
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Peak Limiter
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Peak Indicator
Cassette Back Lighting
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Music Scan
Timer Recording/Playback
Line / Mic Input Select
Blank Search
Mechanical Transport Control
Alternating Current
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right)
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Equalization
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Mechanical Tape Loading
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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