Wollensak 4765
Dolby B NR

The Wollensak 4765 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Wollensak in 1973 with a list price of USD $410 and discontinued 3 years later in 1976.

The main features of the Wollensak 4765 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, 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 4765 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable 4765 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 4765 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.

Compact Cassette
  • Cassette Guardian
  • Automatic Stop System
  • Microgap Ferrite Head

Historic events

1973 TDK introduced a replacement for chromium dioxide and named it Avilyn.
1974 The Waffle Trainer is introduced, quickly becoming the best-selling training shoe in the U.S.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 JVC developed the VHS (Video Home System) format, and introduced the first VHS recorders to the consumer market

Features of Wollensak 4765

Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs Headphones
Controls
Controls
Stereo / Mono input selector
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Orientation Left Top Loading Wood Case
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Record Dolby B Chrome Tape Normal Tape
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby FM Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Line / Mic Input Select Mechanical Transport Control
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Output Level Controls Individual Input Level Controls
Rear Controls
Rear Controls
Manual Level Calibration (Rear)
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

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