Technics RS-M46
¥ 74,800 (around 1979)
Commentary
This is a stereo cassette deck equipped with a microcomputer for improved operability.
It is equipped with a microprocessor auto-scan system using a microcomputer with 20,000 elements. This function automatically detects the no-signal part between songs, and can locate the beginning of a programmed song among 20 songs.
On the upper part of the digital FL display is a music address display using a fluorescent display tube. You can see which song is currently being played and which song will be played next. There is also a blank beep that notifies you between songs with a tone.
An electronically controlled DC motor is used as the drive motor.
An LH head is used for the recording / reproducing head.
Equipped with a 3-stage switchable tape selector with independent bias and equalizer.
Equipped with Dolby NR as a noise reduction system.
Equipped with functions such as REC mute mechanism, microphone / line mixing mechanism, music selector, rewind autoplay, cue & review (lockable after), quick review, autostop, etc.
Equipped with a timer standby mechanism.
Equipped with a soft eject & loading mechanism.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Head configuration | Recording : LH Head Erasing : double-gap ferrite heads |
| Motor used | Electronically controlled DC motor |
| Frequency characteristic | Normal : 30 Hz to 14 kHz XA : 30 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (XA tape, peak level) Dolby NR in : 10 db improvement (5 khz or higher) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.055%WRMS |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 11W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 149x Depth 267 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 7.7 kg |