Kenwood - Basic X1 / Direct Drive feat. Dolby B/C Noise Reduction and HX-Pro Audio-cassette deck
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Kenwood BASIC X1 Direct Drive cassette deck, manufactured 1984–1988, tested and working, in excellent physical condition, weight 10 kg, includes power cord and refurbished.
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Rare Kenwood direct drive deck with amorphous heads.
Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model: BASIC X 1
Type: Cassette Deck Tape Deck
Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1988
Made in: Japan
Color: Black
Power consumption: 31 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 111 x 322 mm
Weight: 5.9 kg
Original price approx.: 998 DM
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x mech
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 21kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.027%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%
Input: 77.5mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output: 0.39V (line)
Dimensions: 440 x 111 x 322mm
Weight: 5.9kg
Finish: black
Year: 1983
Connections
Number of inputs: 2
Recording: (Cinch)
Microphone inputs (jack 6.3mm)
Number of outputs: 1
Playback: (Cinch), adjustable
Headphone output: (6.3mm jack), adjustable
Technical Data
Audio heads: 2, A/W: amorphous alloy head, erase head: double split ferrite
Motors: 3
Tone shaft drive: FG servo direct drive motor
Coil drive/tape transport: DC motor
Engagement mechanism: DC motor
Rewind time: approx.85s (C-60)
Rewinding time: +/- 0,08% (DIN)
Frequency response/band types:
20 - 17,000 Hz Normal
20 - 18.000 Hz Chrome
20 - 21,000 Hz Metal
Distortion factor: less than 0.8% at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Pure):
without Dolby: 59dB
Dolby B: 67dB
Dolby C: 74dB
Auto Reverse: No
Title Search: Yes (DPSS)
Dolby: B + C
MPX Filter: Yes
Fader: No
Pitch control: No
CD Synchro Recording: No
Special Features
Linear tape counter
Blank Search
Index Scan
Heads cleaned and demagnetized.
Sounds excellent
speed set correct.
Record-play tested well. All works fine.
Contacts cleaned
Heads are as new.
New pinchroller!
Oiled
Carefully insured shipped
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
Translated by Google TranslateRare Kenwood direct drive deck with amorphous heads.
Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model: BASIC X 1
Type: Cassette Deck Tape Deck
Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1988
Made in: Japan
Color: Black
Power consumption: 31 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 111 x 322 mm
Weight: 5.9 kg
Original price approx.: 998 DM
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x mech
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 21kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.027%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%
Input: 77.5mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output: 0.39V (line)
Dimensions: 440 x 111 x 322mm
Weight: 5.9kg
Finish: black
Year: 1983
Connections
Number of inputs: 2
Recording: (Cinch)
Microphone inputs (jack 6.3mm)
Number of outputs: 1
Playback: (Cinch), adjustable
Headphone output: (6.3mm jack), adjustable
Technical Data
Audio heads: 2, A/W: amorphous alloy head, erase head: double split ferrite
Motors: 3
Tone shaft drive: FG servo direct drive motor
Coil drive/tape transport: DC motor
Engagement mechanism: DC motor
Rewind time: approx.85s (C-60)
Rewinding time: +/- 0,08% (DIN)
Frequency response/band types:
20 - 17,000 Hz Normal
20 - 18.000 Hz Chrome
20 - 21,000 Hz Metal
Distortion factor: less than 0.8% at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Pure):
without Dolby: 59dB
Dolby B: 67dB
Dolby C: 74dB
Auto Reverse: No
Title Search: Yes (DPSS)
Dolby: B + C
MPX Filter: Yes
Fader: No
Pitch control: No
CD Synchro Recording: No
Special Features
Linear tape counter
Blank Search
Index Scan
Heads cleaned and demagnetized.
Sounds excellent
speed set correct.
Record-play tested well. All works fine.
Contacts cleaned
Heads are as new.
New pinchroller!
Oiled
Carefully insured shipped
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kenwood
Model
Basic X1 / Direct Drive feat. Dolby B/C Noise Reduction and HX-Pro
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord, Refurbished
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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