Technics RS-M8 Stereo Cassette Deck
Technics M8
This Technics RS-M8 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Technics in 1980 with a recommended retail price of USD $175.
The main features of the Technics RS-M8 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven 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-M8 are generic digital peak reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable RS-M8 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the RS-M8 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.
- Fluorescent Meter
- Full Auto Stop
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Features of Technics RS-M8
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Line / Mic Input Select
Individual Input Level Controls
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Type Selection
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
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