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 disrupting playback 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 display w/ 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 control put this piece levels above most new entry-level decks and almost any used deck. And for straightforward recording or 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
- 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)
- supported tape types (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)