Technics RS-M68
¥ 89,800 (around 1979)
Commentary
Auto-reverse deck for long recording / playback.
The RS-M68 uses a vertical hold auto-reverse mechanism that allows three types of tape travel : one way recording and playback, two way recording and playback, and continuous playback. The RS-M68 uses a simple reverse mechanism that exclusively uses the flywheel, capstan, and pinch roller for forward and reverse rotation to improve reliability. In addition, mechanical errors are reduced by reversing only the capstan without changing the direction of motor rotation.
The RS-M68 uses a 4 chSX SENDUST head developed in Shinkai for the RS-M68. Unlike the system in which the head is physically inverted, only the core used is electrically switched while the head is fixed, making stable recording and playback possible.
Equipped with digital 2-color FL display.
This display can change the brightness of the meter.
Equipped with a 3-stage switchable tape selector with independent bias and equalizer.
Equipped with Dolby NR circuit.
Equipped with an output volume.
Equipped with memory stop, memory autoplay, rewind autoplay, queue & review function.
Equipped with a timer standby mechanism.
Equipped with a soft eject & loading function.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Head configuration | RE : 4 chSX SENDUST HEAD Erase : Two double-gap Sendust ferrite heads |
| Motor used | Digital FG servo motor |
| Frequency characteristic | Normal : 20 Hz to 16 kHz XA : 20 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (XA tape, peak level) Dolby NR in : 10 db improvement (5 khz or higher) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.07%WRMS |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 15W |
| External dimensions | Width 450x Height 164.5x Depth 352 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10.9 kg |