Technics RS-M230
¥ 49,800 (released in 1981)
Commentary
A two motor stereo cassette deck with computer logic circuits.
The computer controls the tape-drive mechanism, allowing direct switching from ff or rew to play, and the mechanism is designed to avoid accidental operation.
The mechanism section uses a 2-motor system, with an electronically controlled DC motor for the capstan and a DC motor for the reel.
Equipped with a 3-position automatic tape selector, it detects the tape type detection hole on the back side of the cassette half and automatically sets the tape position, which is indicated by an indicator on the front panel.
Equipped with a large twin level meter with back light.
Equipped with computer-controlled timer play & rec function.
Equipped with Dolby NR circuit with MPX filter out switch.
Equipped with Rec Mute, Auto Stop and Rec Pause functions.
Uses a soft eject mechanism.
Equipped with a high-gain headphone amplifier.
The volume is equipped with a double coaxial large volume.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Head configuration | Recording : MX Head Erasing : double-gap ferrite heads |
| Motor used | For Capstan : Electronically Controlled DC Motor For Reel : DC Motor |
| Frequency characteristic | XAII : 20 Hz to 18 kHz Metal : 20 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (XAII tape, peak level) Dolby NR in : 10 db improvement (5 khz or higher) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.04%WRMS |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 15W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 119x Depth 293 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.1 kg |