Sony TC-K1A Stereo Cassette Deck
This Sony TC-K1A is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1978 with a list price of USD $180 and discontinued 6 years later in 1984.
The main features of the Sony TC-K1A are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, 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 TC-K1A are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TC-K1A transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TC-K1A 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.
Historic events
Features of Sony TC-K1A
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Type Selection
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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