Optonica RT-1 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Optonica RT-1 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Optonica in 1979.

The main features of the Optonica RT-1 cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven 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 with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Optonica RT-1 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Optonica RT-1 transport function selection.

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.

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