ASC AS 2000

Data

General

• Manufacturer: ASC
• Model: AS 2000
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1985 - 1987
• Made in: Western Germany
• Color: Black
• Remote control: no, available as an option (there is a plug on the back to connect a remote control).
• Power consumption:
• Dimensions: 443 x 130 x 335 mm (WxHxD).
• Weight: 12 kg
• Original price: approx. 2'250 DM (1985)

Connections

• Number of inputs: 1
  • Line In (Cinch)
• Number of outputs: 1
  • Line Out (Cinch)
  • Headphone: 150 Ohm

Technical Data

• Sound heads: Erase head, double system Sendust head
• Motors: 3 (single-capstan direct drive)
• Synchronization fluctuations: ±0.12% (DIN 45507)
• Belt types: Type I (Fe), Type II (CrO), Type III (FeCr), Type IV (Metal)
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 22kHz for metal band

Distortion factor:

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 76/68/60dB Dolby-C/Dolby-B/without Dolby for metal Type IV.
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: C+B
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Memory Reverse: Repetition of certain tape sections
• Cue (listen) function during rewinding
• Abrasion-resistant SENDUST recording/playback head
• 3 motors die-cast aluminium PAPST drive
• Single-capstan drive
• Master-Slave Oscillators
• Electronic counter
• Volume control for headphones

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• ASC AS 2000
• ASC AS 3000

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: ASC AS 2000

Reports

• Report in "Audio" 9 / 1985