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W-1200 Double Cassette Player, Black with USB digital output TEAC set out to create a cassette deck that combined an excellent level ofperformance with an interface that suits the digital audio era. Not only doesthe W-1200 offer sound that’s close to the original, it also has a wide rangeof versatile facilities that allow karaoke singing, the recording of conferenceminutes, and even the digital recording of analogue cassettes via a computer. The two cassette decks support recording and playback on each as they haveindependent drive mechanisms, meaning owners can record on both deckssimultaneously to make a pair of identical tapes at the same time. And micinput and mic mixing allow you to practice your Karaoke singing over a cassettetape or an external sound source (via LINE IN). TEACs decades of experience in making recording equipment are self-evidentin the W-1200, particularly where the noise reduction system is concerned. Itallows users to play back legacy cassette tapes originally recorded with DolbyB NR and hear them correctly. Moreover, the pitch control allows you to changeplayback speed to what ever’s considered appropriate while the level metersprovided enable fine-tuning of recording levels. A timer REC/PLAY function isprovided to allow use with a third-party audio timer. Furthermore, the W-1200 can deliver digital audio at CD-quality (up to48kHz/16-bit PCM) to a computer via a USB cable, allowing digital archiving ofyour cassette tape library. Once you’ve digitised them on a computer, you’reable to enjoy your old tape-based music library anytime anywhere via a networkplayer, DAP, smartphone or even in your car. Delivering a high standard of fidelity as a recording device, combined withadvanced digital technologies, the W-1200 sets a new standard for doublecassette decks in the modern age.Dual cassette decks for REC/PLAY with independent mechanisms Two simple and reliable one-way cassette mechanisms are employed. Duringplayback (or recording) of TAPE1, users are able to change the cassette tape inTAPE2, preparing it to play (or record) next. Since both of the decks haveindependent drive sections for control, when one deck is playing (or recording)users are able to operate the other deck (changing tapes, fast forwarding orrewinding,) without affecting the operation of the first deck, ensuringcontinuity of playback or recording. Both decks support the playback of Normal(Type I), Chrome (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) tapes, while supportingrecording on Normal and Chrome-type tapes.Noise reduction system for playback of Dolby B tapes The built-in noise reduction system suppresses the hiss noise that inherentin cassette tape playback. This allows cassette tapes that were recorded usingDolby B NR in the past to be played back with sound quality that is close tothe original.Pitch control and RTZ functions TAPE1 is equipped with a pitch control that changes playback speed (in orderto restore the playback sound on old tapes to the original key) by allowing theadjustment of tape speed by ±12%. Moreover, by combining the Pitch control andA-B Repeat play, users are able to make voices easier to understand at reducedtape speeds when transcribing recorded meetings and speeches. Furthermore, bothTAPE1 and TAPE2 are equipped with Return-to-Zero (RTZ) functions that makereturning to them to their 0000 counter positions easy with thepress of a single button.Parallel Recording for making identical tapes simultaneously Parallel Recording makes a pair of identical tapes at the same time on TAPE1and TAPE2. It is a convenient way to provide someone a copy of a tape rightafter making a recording.Dual mode REC MUTE The dual mode REC MUTE function allows users to erase unnecessary sectionsand to add spaces (silences) between tracks while recording. During recordingor rec-standby, the W-1200 creates a 4- second ‘blank’ (which is a standardgap) between tracks simply by pressing the REC MUTE button once – press andhold it for more than 4 seconds and you can create a blank as long as you need.Mic input and mic mixing for Karaoke and announcement applications The mic input and mixing function allow users to mix mic sound and tape/auxsound, and to record mixed sound to a cassette tape. By adjusting the miclevel, users are able to enjoy Karaoke performance, (useful forannouncement-type applications) without an external mixer. Of course, recordingthe mic sound alone to a cassette tape is also supported. Combine that with theParallel Recording facility and users can create a pair of identical tapessimultaneously, useful for making conference minutes, for example, one beingthe ‘master’ and another for distribution.One-touch tape dubbing With just the press of a button, users are able to duplicate cassette tapes,making a backup copy of the original tape. Users are also able to createsilences between tracks by pressing the REC MUTE button during dubbing. Thisalso serves as a simple editing system, by allowing the erasing of unwantedsections.Fluorescent display with level meters A fluorescent display with high contrast and high brightness is employed toshow - in one place - all the information needed to operate the decks,including Left and Right level meters for full-fledged recording plusindependent tape counters tor TAPE1 and TAPE2. The dimmer function allows usersto adjust the brightness according to the environment.USB digital out for digital recording on PC/Mac The built-in A/D converter and a USB digital output on the rear panel allowsusers to digitally archive their cassette tape libraries, at 48kHz/16-bitCD-quality. The sampling frequency and bit depth are selectable from 8k to48kHz and 8 or 16 bit, depending on recording quality of the original tape.Once a digital archive is created, users are able to listen to them anytimeanywhere with a computer, DAP, smartphone, network player or even in a car.Features at a glance Dual cassette decks for REC/PLAY on both decks with independent mechanism Noise reduction system suppresses hiss during playback (equivalent to Dolby B NR) Normal (Type I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes REC/PLAY (auto detect) Metal (Type IV) tape Play (auto detect) REC MUTE creates four second silences with one touch, or silences of other lengths as desired Mic input with mic mixing for karaoke and announcement applications One-touch dubbing for easy tape duplication Parallel (simultaneous) recording for recording to two tapes at the same time Timer REC/Play ready Four-digit digital tape counters RTZ (Return to Zero) function for one-touch return to the tape counter 0000 position Repeat play (playback stops after a maximum of 20 repetitions) ±12% pitch control Dimmable fluorescent display with level meters USB output for digital recording on PC/Mac *3 RCA analogue input jacks 6.3mm (1/4) stereo headphone output jack Remote control included RoHS compliantIncluded accessories Remote control RCA audio cable x1 Owners Manual
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