AIWA AD-WX11
¥ 69,800 (around 1982)
Commentary
This is the third generation double-cassette deck equipped with Japan's first double-sided double-speed dubbing mechanism.
It is equipped with Japan's first double-sided simultaneous double-speed dubbing mechanism using a 4-channel head. The recording time is 1 / 4 of the normal dubbing time by recording the A side directly and the B side from the back.
In particular, the Deck 2 has a 4-channel head gap of 2 microns with an emphasis on recording characteristics, while the Deck 1 exclusively for playback uses a 0.7 micron narrow-gap head with an emphasis on playback characteristics.
Equipped with a synchronized dubbing mechanism that allows two machines to start simultaneously with one button.
In addition, it is equipped with an auto tape selector that automatically detects the type of tape such as metal, chrome and normal.
Microphone mixing recording is possible.
It is equipped with a multiple recording function, and it is possible to perform multiple recording by the recorded tape to Deck 1 and recording another part while playing it.
Equipped with a continuous play function, you can play 2 tapes non-stop.
As a noise reduction system, Dolby B type and C type are mounted.
Equipped with LH bias fine adjustment mechanism, it is possible to bring out the characteristics of the tape as much as possible.
The Deck 1 is equipped with a music sensor function, and if you press Queue or Review while holding down the Play button, you can find the unrecorded part and find the head.
Equipped with Rec Mute function.
Equipped with a timer standby mechanism, and by combining with a separately sold timer, it is possible to record messages and play alarm clock.
A meter is mounted on the front surface.
Model Rating
Type | Double cassette deck |
Motor | Two DC servo motors |
Heads | Recording : SH4ch Head Playback : SH4ch Head Erase : 2 Hi-Bs double-gap ferrite heads |
Wow and flutter | 0.045%(WRMS) ± 0.09% (W ・ Peak, new EIAJ) |
Frequency characteristic (-20VU recording / 0 VU recording) |
LH Tape : 20 Hz ~ 16 kHz CrO2 Tape : 20 Hz ~ 17kHz/25Hz ~ 8 kHz Metal Tape : 20 Hz ~ 18kHz/25Hz ~ 12.5 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio (metal tape, peak level) |
Dolby NR off:58dB Dolby B on:66dB Dolby C on:73dB |
Distortion factor | 1.0% (Metal Tape) |
Input | Mic : 0.2mV/200 Ω ~ 10k Ω Line : 50mV/50k Ω or more |
Output | Line : 0.36V/50k Ω or more Headphone : 0.8mW/8 Ω |
Fast-forward and rewind time | 90 seconds (C-60) |
Autostop | Mechanical full auto-stop |
Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Power consumption | 20W |
External dimensions | Width 330x Height 107x Depth 306 mm |
Weight | 5.2kg |