Philips N2508 Stereo Cassette Deck
This Philips N2508 is a stereo cassette deck with DNL noise reduction, it was first sold by Philips in 1977 and discontinued a year later.
The main features of the Philips N2508 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right 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 N2508 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable N2508 transport function selection.
Unlike the various Dolby systems, which require encoding and decoding, the Dynamic noise limiter (DNL) used by Philips in the N2508 works on playback only and reduces noise by as much as 10 dB.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect a microphone with a DIN connector. For undisturbed listening a DIN connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a cable and recording from a source by a cable.
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Features of Philips N2508
1 Stereo Microphone Input
Headphones
DIN Input/Output Connector
Stereo / Mono input selector
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Right
Top Loading
Black Finish
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
DNL Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Headphone Balance Control
Individual Input Level Controls
Headphone Volume Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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