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Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Metal Tape 3 Head

This Aiwa AD-S40U is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Aiwa in 1986 with a recommended retail price of USD $330.

The main features of the Aiwa AD-S40U cassette deck are: 3 heads and no off-tape monitoring to save production cost, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, dual capstan transport.

Dolby C-type used in the Aiwa AD-S40U provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1986 IBM unveils the PC Convertible, the first laptop computer.

Features of Aiwa AD-S40U

Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
Demagnetizing (Auto) 3 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro®
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty Chrome Tape Capabilıty Metal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Dual-Capsŧan Transport 2x Motor Mechanism

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