ASC AS 2000 Cassette Deck

The ASC AS 2000 is a stereo cassette deck with noise reduction, it was introduced by ASC in 1985 and discontinued 5 years later in 1990.

The main features of the ASC AS 2000 cassette deck are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, electronic tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome, ferro-chrome and metal tapes, single capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed directly over the head block. Additionally the heads can be easilly accessed for cleaning.

Level meters used on the ASC AS 2000 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the ASC AS 2000 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

To further maintain recording accuracy, the AS 2000 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the AS 2000 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA or XLR cable and recording from a source by a RCA or XLR cable.

• Three Head System
• Direct Drive