Audiotronic ACD 990D
Dolby B NR

The Audiotronic ACD 990D is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Audiotronic in 1977.

The main features of the Audiotronic ACD 990D cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Audiotronic ACD 990D cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Audiotronic ACD 990D transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Audiotronic ACD 990D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1977 Tandy Radio Shack released its version of a personal home computer called the TRS-80.

Features of Audiotronic ACD 990D

Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs AC Power Cord / Plug Headphones
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Orientation Left Top Loading Wood Case
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Manual Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabilıty Chrome Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
1x Motor Mechanism Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

Similar to Audiotronic ACD 990D from the period 1977