Technics RS-B665 Stereo Cassette Deck
This Technics RS-B665 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Technics in 1990 with a recommended retail price of USD $300 and discontinued a year later.
The main features of the Technics RS-B665 are: 2 heads, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, 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 RS-B665 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the RS-B665 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Dolby C-type used in the RS-B665 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. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the RS-B665 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
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.
- Class AA
- MX Head
- Quartz Lock
- APRS (Advanced Precise Rec.-Level System)
- HX Pro Headroom Extension
- Digital Servo
- TPS (Tape Program Sensor)
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Features of Technics RS-B665
Bias Fine Tune
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Peak Hold
Linear Tape Counter
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Record Protection
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Dolby HX Pro®
Music Scan
Full Logic Transport Control
Memory Repeat
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Auto-Space
Alternating Current
Record Level Balance Control
Auto Record Level
Master Record Level Control
Headphone Volume Control
Gold-Plated Headphone Jack
Gold Plated Microphone Jacks
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Automatic Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
2x Motor Mechanism
Quartz Controlled Transport
Auto Shutoff
Direct Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
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