TEAC W-1200 Dual Cassette Deck

$739.00

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Description

Drawing on TEAC’s proud heritage in creating world-class tape decks, the W-1200 is a best-in-class dual cassette deck for the modern age.

Teac W 1200 Cassette tape deck player on grey table

The W-1200 is a double cassette deck featuring two, one-way cassette decks, mic mixing, a USB digital output and other versatile recording features. In recent times, cassette tapes have fascinated those whom have never used them, thanks to their warm, distinctly analogue sound, not to mention the ease of recording and the ability to create ‘mix-tapes’.

We set out to create a cassette deck that combined an excellent level of performance with an interface that suits the digital audio era. Not only does the W-1200 offer sound that’s close to the original, it also has a wide range of versatile facilities that allow karaoke singing, the recording of conference minutes, and even the digital recording of analogue cassettes via a computer.

Teac 1200 Cassette Deck Front Left

The two cassette decks support recording and playback on each as they have independent drive mechanisms… owners can record on both decks simultaneously to make a pair of identical tapes at the same time. And mic input and mic mixing allow you to practice your Karaoke singing over a cassette tape or an external sound source (via LINE IN).

TEAC’s decades of experience in making recording equipment are self-evident in the W-1200, particularly where the noise reduction system is concerned. It allows users to play back legacy cassette tapes originally recorded with Dolby B NR and hear them correctly. Moreover, the pitch control allows you to change playback speed to whatever’s considered appropriate while the level meters provided enable fine-tuning of recording levels. A timer REC/PLAY function is provided to allow use with a third-party audio timer.

Furthermore, the W-1200 can deliver digital audio at CD-quality (up to 48kHz/16-bit PCM) to a computer via a USB cable, allowing digital archiving of your cassette tape library. Once you’ve digitised them on a computer, you’re able to enjoy your old tape-based music library anytime anywhere via a network player, DAP, smartphone or even in your car.

Delivering a high standard of fidelity as a recording device, combined with advanced digital technologies, the W-1200 sets a new standard for double cassette decks in the modern age.

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FEATURES

DUAL DECK FOR REC/PLAY

Two simple and reliable one-way cassette mechanisms are employed. During playback (or recording) of TAPE1, users are able to change the cassette tape in TAPE2, preparing it to play (or record) next. Since both of the decks have independent drive sections for control, when one deck is playing (or recording) users are able to operate the other deck (changing tapes, fast forwarding or rewinding,) without affecting the operation of the first deck, ensuring continuity of playback or recording. Both decks support the playback of Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) tapes, while supporting recording on Normal and Chrome-type tapes.

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SPECS

Deck section
Tracking system 4-track, 2-channel Stereo
Head configuration
REC/PLAY head one each for TAPE1 and TAPE2
ERASE head one each for TAPE1 and TAPE2
Tape speed 4.8cm/sec.
Pitch control ±12% (TAPE1 PLAYBACK only)
Fast rewinding time approximately 120 seconds (C-60 tape)
Wow and flutter 0.25% (W.RMS)
Frequency response
Chrome tape (Type II) 30 to 15k Hz(±4dB)
Normal tape (Type I) 30 to 13k Hz(±4dB)
Total S/N ratio 59dB (at max recording level input, A-weight)
Input/Output
Analog audio input
Connectors RCA × 1 pair
Nominal input level 0.28V
Input impedance 33k ohms
Mic input
Connector Standard 6.3mm (1/4″) stereo jack
Nominal input level 0.38mV
Input impedance 3k ohms or more
Analogue audio output
Connector RCA × 1 pair
Nominal output level 0.46V
Output impedance 1k ohms
Headphone output
Connector Standard 6.3mm (1/4″) stereo jack
Output power 15mW (at 32 ohms loaded)
USB digital output
Connector USB Type-B
Protocol USB2.0 FULL SPEED
Sampling frequency 8k / 11.025k / 16k / 22.05k / 32k / 44.1k / 48k Hz
Bit-depth 8 / 16bit
General
Operating power
US / Canada AC 120V, 60Hz
UK / Europe AC 230V 50Hz
Power consumption 22W
Dimensions 17.1″(W) × 5.7″(H) × 11.3″(D) /
435(W) × 145(H) × 285.8(D)mm
Weight
US / Canada 9.3lbs. / 4.2kg
UK / Europe 10.2lbs. / 4.6kg
Accessories Remote control (RC-1331), AA batteries × 2, RCA audio cable, Owner’s Manual (including Warranty)

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