Audio Database

AD-WX11
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