Denon DR-M 2

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Denon
• Model: DR-M2
• Type: Cassette tape deck
• Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Silver
• Remote control:
• Power consumption: 22 W
• Dimensions: 434 x 115 x 286 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5.6 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'000 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 2
  • list the inputs here

• number of outputs: 2
  • headphones, adjustable

Technical data

• Sound heads: 3
• motors: 3
• Synchronous fluctuations: 0.027% WRMS
• Tape types: Normal, Chrome, Metal
• Frequency response:
  • Metal: 20 - 23000 Hz
• Distortion factor:
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
• Auto Reverse: No
• Title search: Yes
• Dolby: B, C

Special Features

• 3 motors direct drive
• Adjustable Tension-drive = adjustment of capstan tension to different tape lengths.
• 3 heads : these were Glass & X-tal (Crossfield) like Akai, the ones with the unlimited life span.
• Dolby B/C with double Dolby circuits, separate for recording and playback
• MPX filter pilot tone suppression
• 4-digit digital counter with real time and remaining time
• Blue fluorescent level meter with peak value
• REC-MUTE = automatic insertion of pauses between recordings
• Direct recording via 2 microphones
• Headphone output with adjustable volume
• Internally illuminated cassette compartment

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Denon DR-M 1
• Denon DR-M 2
• Denon DR-M 3
• Denon DR-M 4

Pictures

• Image: Denon DR-M 2