Pioneer CT-F1250 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
This Pioneer CT-F1250 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Pioneer in 1979 with a list price of USD $695 and discontinued 2 years later in 1981.
The main features of the Pioneer CT-F1250 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome, ferro-chrome and metal 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 directly over the head block. Additionally the heads can be easilly accessed for cleaning.
Level meters used on the CT-F1250 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the CT-F1250 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control.
To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, equalization and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the CT-F1250 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 CT-F1250 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
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.
- Closed Loop Dual Capstan
- Quartz Lock Direct Drive
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Features of Pioneer CT-F1250
Manual Bias Calibration
Manual Level Calibration
Manual EQ Calibration
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Peak Hold
Meters Peak / VU Switchable
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Wood Case
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Cassette Back Lighting
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Full Logic Transport Control
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Pitch Control
Memory Play
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right)
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Voltage Switchable (Rear)
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Dual-Capstan Transport
Direct Loading
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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