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NR-50
Commentary

In addition to SuperANRS and Dolby B (ANRS), this noise reduction unit is also compatible with Dolby C.

In order to maintain compatibility with various cassettes, it is compatible with Dolby C, Dolby B (ANRS) and Super ANRS.

The Dolby C uses a two stage sliding band system that reduces noise by changing the compression and expansion frequency depending on the signal level. This reduces the tonal variation and bleeding while improving the high-frequency linearity and reducing noise significantly.
The Dolby C circuit consists of two connected ICs that guarantee stable operation. It can also be used as B type by switching the switch.

A calibration oscillator, a playback calibration volume, and an MPX filter switch are installed to ensure accurate system operation.

Model Rating
Type Noise reduction unit
NR system Dolby C NR, Super ANRS, ANRS/Dolby B NR
Number of channels 2 Channel
Noise reduction effect
Dolby C NR on: S/N : Approx. 15 dB improvement at 500 Hz
Approx. 20 dB improvement at 1 kHz to 10 kHz
MOL improvement effect : 4 db improvement at 10 khz
ANRS/Dolby B NR on: S/N : 5 db improvement at 1 khz
10 db improvement at 5 khz
Super ANRS on: S/N ratio improvement is same as ANRS/Dolby B NR
MOL improvement effect Frequency characteristics : 6 dB at 10 kHz (0 VU recording)
12 dB at 10 kHz (+ 5 VU recording)
Distortion Factor : 3% or less at 10 kHz (0 VU recording)
3% or less at 10 kHz (+ 5 VU recording)
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1 dB
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.12% at 400 Hz at Dolby level
Input terminal Line (2 systems) : 80mV/70k Ω
Mic (2 systems) : 150mV/60k Ω
Output terminal Line (2 systems) : 0 ~ 0.5V/2.3k Ω, Applicable Impedance : 50k Ω or more
Tape (2 systems) : 0.5V/1.5k Ω, Applicable Impedance : 50k Ω or More
AC outlet unswitched:300W max
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 13W (Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law)
External dimensions Width 420x Height 60x Depth 252 mm
Weight 3.0kg