Product Overview & Specifications
The TEAC W-1200 is a versatile double cassette deck designed to bridge classic analog tape performance with modern digital workflows. Featuring two independent, one-way cassette mechanisms with dual recording and playback capabilities, the W-1200 allows users to play, record, or duplicate tapes with total control. Built-in USB output with 16-bit/48kHz A/D conversion makes it effortless to digitally archive legacy tape libraries directly to a PC or Mac, preserving warm, analog recordings for playback on digital audio players, smartphones, or network streamers.
Tailored for both casual listening and functional audio archiving, TEAC equipped the W-1200 with an onboard noise reduction system to correctly play back legacy tapes recorded with Dolby B NR. Additional specialized features include a 1/4-inch microphone input with dedicated level mixing for karaoke and dictation, pitch control (±12%) for speed restoration or meeting transcription, parallel recording for simultaneous two-tape creation, and one-touch tape-to-tape dubbing.
KEY FEATURES & SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS
- Dual Independent Deck Mechanisms: Two reliable one-way cassette decks with separate controls allow playback or recording on one tape while swapping, fast-forwarding, or rewinding on the other.
- USB Digital Output for Archiving: Integrated A/D converter delivers CD-quality digital audio (up to 16-bit/48kHz) via USB to computers for tape digitization (requires third-party software like Audacity).
- Dolby B Playback Noise Reduction: Built-in noise suppression system removes tape hiss from legacy cassettes originally recorded using Dolby B NR.
- Microphone Input with Mic Mixing: Front-panel 6.35 mm (1/4") mono mic input with gain control allows voice-over mixing for karaoke, announcements, or meeting minutes directly to tape.
- Parallel Simultaneous Recording: Records the same input signal across both TAPE1 and TAPE2 simultaneously to create an instant duplicate copy.
- Pitch Control & Return-to-Zero (RTZ): TAPE1 features ±12% pitch control for key correction and speech transcription, while both decks offer a one-touch Return-to-Zero counter function.
- Broad Tape Formulation Support: Automatic tape-type selector supports recording and playback on Normal (Type I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes, plus playback on Metal (Type IV) tapes.
- High-Contrast Fluorescent Display: Bright, dimmable display features Left/Right peak level meters and independent 4-digit digital counters for both tape decks.
- Warranty: 2 Years
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Dual Transport Stereo Cassette Deck |
| Deck Architecture | Two 1-Way Cassette Mechanisms with Independent Drive Systems |
| Supported Tape Types | Normal (Type I) & Chrome (Type II) Rec/Play | Metal (Type IV) Playback Only |
| Noise Reduction System | Playback Noise Reduction (Equivalent to Dolby B NR) |
| USB Digital Output | USB Type-B (Up to 16-bit / 48kHz PCM A/D Conversion) |
| Pitch Control Range | ±12% (TAPE1 Playback Only) |
| Special Recording Modes | Parallel Recording (Simultaneous Dual-Tape Rec), Dual-Mode REC MUTE, One-Touch Dubbing |
| Microphone Input | 1x 6.35 mm (1/4") Mono Jack with Independent Level Control |
| Analog Audio Inputs & Outputs | 1x Stereo RCA Line In, 1x Stereo RCA Line Out |
| Headphone Output | 1x 6.35 mm (1/4") Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Display & Meters | Dimmable Fluorescent Display with L/R Level Meters & Dual 4-Digit Counters |
| Timer Control | Timer REC / Play Ready (Requires external third-party audio timer) |
| Manufacturer | TEAC Corporation |
| Included Accessories | Infrared Wireless Remote Control, RCA Cables, AA Batteries, Owner's Manual |
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