The main features of the Yamaha TC-1000 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport. Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well. Level meters used on the TC-1000 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TC-1000 transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control. The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TC-1000 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. The Deck has been just serviced by professional technicians , changing belts, Pich Roll and checking the overall functionality, it works perfectly.