TEAC A-180 Stereo Cassette Deck
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The TEAC A-180 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by TEAC in 1977 with a recommended retail price of USD $225 and discontinued a year later.
The main features of the TEAC A-180 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout 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 A-180 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable A-180 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the A-180 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 TEAC A-180
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Top Loading
Wood Case
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Individual Output Level Controls
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Type Selection
Chrome Tape Capabılity
2-Position Equalization Selector
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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