Audio Database

SD565
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A double reverse cassette deck with various functions.

Both Deck 1 and Deck 2 are equipped with a quick reverse deck mechanism for recording and playback. They are equipped with a parallel recording function that enables simultaneous recording of two tapes and a continuous play function that enables long-time continuous playback.
It uses an infrared photo-sensor system to detect the reverse and realizes a quick reverse with almost no sound loss.

Equipped with continuous recording function, it can record continuously for 3 hours using 90 minute tape.

Equipped with a 2-speed synchronous dubbing function, the dubbing from Deck 1 to Deck 2 is capable of two speed dubbing of constant speed / double speed.

Equipped with a random program dubbing function, you can program and dub up to 16 songs you like in the order you like.

Equipped with a quick rewind function, you can rewind to the recording start point with one touch after recording is finished.

It is equipped with QMS (Quick Music Sensor) function which can cue the head, continuous play function which can play continuously for 3 hours, 1 song repeat function, random play function which can play up to 16 songs in the order of preference, memory stop function, microphone mixing function, timer standby function, etc.

Dolby B/C NR is built-in.

Model Rating
Type Double reverse stereo cassette deck
Truck type 4-track 2-channel
Heads Two recording and playback heads
2 Erase Heads
Motor Two DC servo motors
DCx2
Wow and flutter 0.04% W · RMS
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz ~ 18 kHz ± 3 dB (metal)
20 Hz ~ 17 kHz ± 3 dB (Chrome)
20 Hz ~ 16 kHz ± 3 dB (normal)
Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB (EIAJ, peak recording level audibility correction)
Dolby B ON : 5 kHz or more, 10 dB improvement
Dolby C ON : 1 kHz to 10 kHz, 20 dB improvement
Input Sensitivity / Impedance Line : 70mV/47k Ω
Microphone : 0.6mV/6k Ω
Output Level / Impedance Line : 500mV/2.5k Ω
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 23W (Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law)
External dimensions Width 420x Height 108x Depth 274 mm
Weight 5.3kg