Optonica RT-3000 Cassette Deck

This Optonica RT-3000 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Optonica in 1975.

The main features of the Optonica RT-3000 cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal 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 Optonica RT-3000 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Optonica RT-3000 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Optonica RT-3000 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.