Panasonic RS-612US Stereo Cassette Deck
Panasonic 612
The Panasonic RS-612US is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Panasonic in 1977 with a recommended retail price of USD $180 and discontinued 3 years later in 1980.
The main features of the Panasonic RS-612US are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal and 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 diagonally in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the RS-612US are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable RS-612US transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the RS-612US 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.
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Features of Panasonic RS-612US
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Illuminated Cassette Compartment
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Timer Recording/Playback
Mechanical Transport Control
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Equalization
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Diagonal Front Tape Loading
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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