Tandberg TCD310
Dolby B NR

This Tandberg TCD 310 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Tandberg in 1974 with a list price of USD $499 and discontinued 2 years later in 1976.

The main features of the Tandberg TCD 310 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed sideways in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the TCD 310 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TCD 310 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TCD 310 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. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Compact Cassette
  • Dual Capstan
  • 3 Motors

Historic events

1974 DuPont introduces chromium dioxide (CrO2) cassette tape.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 The first digital sampling synthesiser was the Computer Music Melodian

Features of Tandberg TCD 310

Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs AC Power Cord / Plug RCA Input/Output Connectors DIN Input/Output Connector
Controls
Controls
Stereo / Mono input selector
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Top Loading Wood Case Orientation Right Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Cassette Back Lighting
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Manual Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Sideways Tape Transport Solenoid Control (Mechanism) Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop Dual-Capstan Transport 3x Motor Mechanism Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

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