Yamaha KX-530
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Metal Tape

This Yamaha KX-530 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Yamaha in 1990 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $400 and discontinued 3 years later in 1993.

The main features of the Yamaha KX-530 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 3 digits, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading cassette deck.

Level meters used on the KX-530 are generic digital peak reading meters.

Dolby C-type used in the KX-530 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.

Compact Cassette
  • Natural Sound

Historic events

1990 Commodore announces the Amiga 3000 computer.
1991 Invention of the MP3 digital audio format
1992 Philips launched the DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) format
1993 Intel introduces the "Pentium" processing chip.

Features of Yamaha KX-530

Calibration
Calibration
Playtrim Adjustment
Display
Display
3-Digıt Digital Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Titanium Finish Black Finish 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 Dolby HX Pro®
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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