Technics RS-B 505

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Technics
• Model: RS-B 505
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1988 - 1989
• Manufactured in: Osaka, Japan (Matsushita Lecetric Trading Co, Ltd).
• Colour: Charcoal brown (Technics black)
• Remote control: as accessories (cable 8-pin DIN plug)
• Power consumption: 20 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 114,5 x 248 mm
• Weight: 4,3 kg
• Original price approx.: 600 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 2x RCA line-in, 2x jack microphone (left/right).
• Number of outputs: 2x RCA line-out, 1x jack headphone.

Specifications

• Sound heads: 2 (sound head: hard permalloy, erase head: ferrite).
• Motors: 2
• Synchronous fluctuation: 0,06% (WRMS) +/-0,18% (DIN)
• Band types: Type I,II,IV
• Frequency response: 20Hz~18kHz (Metal), 20Hz~17kHz (CrO2), 20Hz~16kHz (Normal).

Distortion factor:

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 56 dB, 66 dB (Dolby B), 74 dB (Dolby C).
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: yes (searches pause/silence of 2-3 seconds to recognize title)
• Dolby: B, C (HX-Pro)
• MPX filter: no
• Fader: No
• Pitch control: No
• CD synchro recording: No

Special Features

• Digital counter (not real time).
• 2-head system
• 2-motor drive with logic control
• Linear Magnet-Field Class-AA circuitry
• Dolby B/C/HX Pro
• Aussteuerungsregler
• separate balance controller
• Timer function

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Technics RS-B 105
• Technics RS-B 205
• Technics RS-B 305
• Technics RS-B 405
• Technics RS-B 505
• Technics RS-B 605
• Technics RS-B 705
• Technics RS-B 905

Pictures

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• Picture: Technics RS-B 505