Technics FMCo-deck RS-M2
¥ 39,800 (around 1981)
Commentary
A playback-only personal cassette deck equipped with an FM tuner.
Equipped with a wideband FM tuner, you can enjoy FM broadcasting and 1-3 channel TV sound.
A slide-type tuning dial is used, and the just point can be confirmed by the LED indicator.
One touch switching between FM and tape is possible. Even while the tape is playing, pressing the FM button switches to FM broadcasting.
A soft tom mechanism using a DC governor motor is adopted for the mechanism part.
Equipped with a 2-position tape selector for metal tapes.
Equipped with a line-out terminal that can be connected to the deck.
Equipped with a monitor mechanism, you can listen to external sounds with the built-in microphone when you pose.
Equipped with a battery indicator.
Equipped with 6-stage rod antenna.
Dry-cell battery is used for the power supply.
You can also use AC100V or car battery by using a separately sold adapter.
It is equipped with functions such as rewind autoplay, queue & review and autostop.
It comes with headphones.
There are 2 color variations of silver and black.
Model Rating
Type | Cassette deck for stereo playback |
Receiving frequency | 76 mhz to 108 mhz |
Head configuration | Recycled : high hardness Permalloy head |
Motor used | DC governor motor |
Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz to 16 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 57dB |
Wow and flutter | 0.05%WRMS |
Pwer | 6 VDC (4 AA Dry Batteries) Car Battery 12 v (Adapter Sold Separately) 100 VAC (Use Separately Sold Adapter) |
Battery Life / Continuous Playback Time | Approximately 8 hours (Neo High Top) Approx. 16 Hours (Alkaline Battery) |
External dimensions | Width 215x Height 118.5x Depth 113 mm |
Weight | Approx. 1.9 kg (Including Battery) |
Attachment | Headphone Dubbing cord Trial listening tape |
Sold Separately | AC Adapter QZA90667X (¥ 2,700, treated as service parts) Car Battery Adapter RP-917 (¥ 3,800) |