Tascam 102
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Full Logic Metal Tape

This Tascam 102 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Tascam in 1988 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $400 and discontinued 7 years later in 1995.

The main features of the Tascam 102 are: 2 heads, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, 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 102 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 102 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the 102 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

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
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Historic events

1988 Boeing 747-400's first flight
1989 Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau built the prototype systemwhich became the World Wide Web at CERN.
1990 Commodore announces the Amiga 3000 computer.
1991 Invention of the MP3 digital audio format
1992 Philips launched the DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) format
1993 The first graphical program able to view data on the "web" is released through a program called Mosaic
1994 CompactFlash (CF) mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices introduced by SanDisk
1995 Ebay the online auction website was founded as AuctionWeb

Features of Tascam 102

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Display
Display
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left 19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting Black Finish Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro®
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Timer Recording/Playback Record Mute Memory Tape Locations
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Record Level Balance Control Master Record Level Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Automatic Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Mechanical Tape Loading Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

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