Technics RS-616 (1977–1979)
A two-head stereo cassette deck made in Japan, featuring Dolby B and C noise reduction and a 3-motor transport system.
Overview
The Technics RS-616 is a stereo cassette deck manufactured by Technics in Japan from 1977 to 1979. It uses a 2-head configuration with a 3-motor transport system, including a DC servo capstan motor and DC reel motor, for stable tape handling. The deck supports 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and playback on standard compact cassettes at a tape speed of 4.8 cm/s. It includes Dolby B and C noise reduction systems and features a peak reading meter with LED indicators for accurate level setting.
Specifications
| Type | 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
| Track System | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
| Tape Speed | 4.8 cm/s |
| Heads | 2 (Record/Playback, Erase) |
| Motors | 2 (DC servo capstan motor, DC reel motor) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (±3dB) (Normal tape) |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.04% (WRMS) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70dB (Dolby C) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.8% |
| Inputs | Line x 2 (200mV/50kΩ) |
| Outputs | Line x 1 (0.5V/2.2kΩ) |
| Dimensions | 430 x 135 x 320mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 7.5kg |
Design
The RS-616 features an auto-reverse mechanism with logic-controlled solenoid operation and a 3-motor transport system for precise tape control. It is equipped with Dolby B and C noise reduction and includes a peak reading meter with LED indicators for accurate recording level adjustment.
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