Technics RS-M56
¥ 89,800 (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 2-color FL display, a music address display using a fluorescent display tube is mounted. This display allows you to see which song is currently being played and which song is to be played next. A blank beep is also mounted to let you know between songs with a tone.
The drive motor is a digital FG servo motor.
An HPF head is mounted on the read / write head.
Equipped with a 3-stage switchable tape selector with independent bias and equalizer.
You can also fine-tune the bias.
Model Rating
Type | Stereo cassette deck |
Head configuration | Recording : HPF head Erasing : double-gap ferrite heads |
Motor used | Digital FG servo motor |
Frequency characteristic | Normal : 20 Hz to 15 kHz XA : 20 Hz to 17 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (XA tape, peak level) Dolby NR in : 10 db improvement (5 khz or higher) |
Wow and flutter | 0.045%WRMS |
Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Power consumption | Approx. 11W |
External dimensions | Width 430x Height 149x Depth 267 mm |
Weight | Approx. 7.7 kg |