Rotel RD-18F Stereo Cassete Deck
The Rotel RD-18F is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Rotel in 1976 with a list price of USD $250 and discontinued 5 years later in 1981.
The main features of the Rotel RD-18F are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes.
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 RD-18F are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable RD-18F transport function selection.
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 Rotel RD-18F
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Mechanical Transport Control
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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