Teac: W-1200 Double Cassette Deck Player (W1200S) – Silver

LAB POINTS

• dual cassette deck, plays and records cassette tapes from one to the other or via line in
• independent cassette mechanisms: when one deck is playing, the other can play, stop, rewind or fast forward without disruptingplayback or recording on the first
• built-in Dolby B noise reduction system (switchable on/off)
• one-touch tape dubbing
• pitch control (tape 1 only)changes playback speed+/-12%
• USB output for digital recording to a computer
• 1/4″ microphone input + headphone outputs on front panel w/ independent gain controls
• A-B repeat play mode repeats a selected portion of a tape (maximum 20 times before auto-stop)
• parallel (simultaneous) recording for recording to two tapes at the same time
• fluorescent displayw/ level meters + 4-digit tape counters
• RTZ (Return to Zero) function for one-touch return to the tape counter’0000′ position
• includes remote control

LAB REVIEW

As analog heads and aficionados of dubbing and taping DJ mixes, we’ve had an eye on the second-hand tape deck market basically since they stopped producing them en masse. And while Teac’s W-1200 carries a modern price point,it really surprised us with loads of advanced features not commonly found on garage sale tape decks. The deck’s independent mechanisms mean that tape 1 can play and/or record without disruption while tape 2 plays, stops, rewinds and fast forwards, allowing you to get into some really advanced taping tricks.The pitch/speed control knob is another impressive feature that will let you make proper slowed-down mixes, DJ Screw style.Repeat play mode, USB output for digital archiving, bright fluorescent display and the included remote controlput this piece levels above most new entry-level decks and almostany used deck.And for straightforward recordingor just simply listening to tapes, one-touch dubbing and playback are at your fingertips.

KEY FEATURES

• tracking system:4-track, 2-channel Stereo
• rec/play head:one each for TAPE1 and TAPE2
• erasehead: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)
• supported tapetypes (playback):Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), Metal (Type IV)
• supported tape types (recording):Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II)
• dimensions: 17.1″(W) 5.7″(H) 11.3″(D) / 435(W) 145(H) 285.8(D)mm
• weight: 9.3lbs. / 4.2kg

COMES WITH

• remote control
• power cable (attached)
• owners manual + quick start guide