Technics RS-B 85

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Technics
• Model: RS-B 85
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1986 - 1987
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Technics Brown
• Remote control:
• Power consumption: 25 W
• Dimensions: 430 x 95 x 273 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5,7 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'300 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • L/R RCA Input
• Number of outputs:
  • L/R RCA Input
  • Headphones
    • Wired Remote Control

Technical data

• sound heads: 3
  • Recording / Playback : AX Amorphous
  • Erasing : double-gap sendust
• motors: 2
  • One capstan motor (electronically controlled DC)
  • One reel motor (electronically controlled DC)
• Synchronization fluctuations: 0,022%
• Tape types: Normal (Type I), CrO2 (Type II), Metal (Type Iv)
• Frequency response:
  • Normal: 20 - 19000 Hz
  • Chrome: 20 - 21000 Hz
  • Metal : 20 - 23000 Hz
• Distortion factor:
• Dynamic range (with dbx in) : 110 dB (1kHz)
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • NR off : 60 dB (EX tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion), 55 dB (EX tape, EIAJ)
  • Dolby B NR IN : 67 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion)
  • Dolby C NR IN : 73 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion)
  • Dbx IN : 92 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion)
• Signal-to-noise ratio with CrO2 type:
  • dbx 92dB
  • Dolby C 78 dB
  • Dolby B 70 dB
  • Dolby off 60 dB
• Auto Reverse: No
• Track search: Yes
• Dolby: B, C , dbx
• MPX Filter: No
• Fader: No
• Pitch control: No
• CD Synchro Recording: No

Special Features

• Fluorescent meter with the peak hold
• Amorphous Head

Remarks

Other models of the same series:

• RS-B 40
• RS-B 55
• RS-B 85
• RS-B 100

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