Tascam W-865R/TAS Dual Well Cassette Deck

Tascam W-865R/TAS is a professional-quality dual cassette recorder that offers a wealth of features at an affordable price. The unit has twin IC logic control mechanisms, and each tape transport features auto-reverse. You have bi-directional double-deck continuous record and playback, so you can record from one tape to another, regardless of which transport the tapes are in.

Parallel recording allows you to record two tapes simultaneously when using an external audio signal. Normal and high speed dubbing are also provided. A mic input with a level control is provided, and you can even perform mic/line mixing recordings on both decks. Dolby B/C noise reduction is built-in, Dolby HX Pro is available on Deck 2.

The easy-to-use interface includes left and right peak level meters, and dual four-digit electronic tape counters. A 1/4" headphone output provides an easy monitoring solution. Other features include variable pitch control, intro check and blank scan functions, an automatic tape type selector, and more, making the W-865R-TAS an exceptional value.

Features

Twin IC logic control mechanisms

Both tape decks feature auto-reverse

±10% variable pitch control on Deck 1

Bi-directional continuous record and playback for both decks

Parallel recording lets you create two tapes simultaneously

Normal and high-speed dubbing from Deck 1 to Deck 2

Reverse dubbing

Mic input with level control on front panel

Mic/line mixing recording

Dolby B/C noise reduction

Dolby HX Pro on Deck 2

Left and right peak program level meters

Dual four-digit electronic tape counters

Computomatic Program Search (CPS) on both decks

Intro check and blank scan features

Automatically selects Normal, CrO2, or Metal tape types

1/4" headphone output on front panel

Compatible with TEAC "UR" Unified Remote

Specification

System
Type
Dual Recorder/Player
Head Type
Deck1: 1 Erase and 1 Record/Playback (Rotating)
Deck2: 1 Erase and 1 Record/Playback (Rotating)
Motor Type
DC Servo
Frequency Response
25Hz - 19kHz (Metal)
25Hz - 18kHz (CrO2)
25Hz - 17kHz (Normal)
Signal to Noise Ratio
59dB (NR Off, 3% THD Level, Weighted)
69dB (Dolby B NR On, Over 5kHz)
79dB (Dolby C NR On, Over 1kHz)
Wow and Flutter
0.09% (WRMS)
Noise Reduction
Dolby B/C
Dolby HX Pro
Yes, Deck 2 Only

Convenience
Pitch Control
±10%, Deck 1 Only
Track Search
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Auto Reverse
Yes
Relay Play/Record
Yes
Counter Type
Dual Four-Digit Electronic Tape Counters
High Speed Dubbing
Yes, Deck 1 to Deck 2
Remote Control
TEAC "UR" Unified Remote Compatible

Connectors
Input
1 x 1/4" Mic Input
Output
1 x 1/4" Headphone Output
Other
Not Specified by Manufacturer

General
Power Requirements
120/230VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD)
17.1 x 4.9 x 11.5" (434 x 124 x 292mm)
Weight
8.8 lbs (4kg)