Lo-D D-980M Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

The Lo-D D-980M is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Lo-D in 1979.

The main features of the Lo-D D-980M cassette deck are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, analog 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, dual 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 with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Lo-D D-980M cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the Lo-D D-980M let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Lo-D D-980M by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the Lo-D D-980M requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. To further maintain recording accuracy, the D-980M incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the D-980M can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

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. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.