Teac V-450X
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo DBX Metal Tape

This TEAC V-450X is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C and DBX noise reduction, it was first sold by TEAC in 1985 with a list price of USD $325.

The main features of the TEAC V-450X are: 2 heads, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading cassette deck.

Dolby C-type used in the V-450X provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. Dbx Type II found in the V-450X is a simplified version of the Type I noise reduction system. The dbx Type II system was designed to be used with systems with limited bandwidth such as cassette based recorders and also uses a simple 2:1:2 compander to reduce noise.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1985 Video8 was introduced, the year that Sony introduced the Handycam, one of the first Video8 cameras.

Features of TEAC V-450X

Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
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 DBX Type II Noise Reduction
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff

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