Sharp RT-480 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sharp RT-480 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Sharp in 1974.

The main features of the Sharp RT-480 cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, 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 Sharp RT-480 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Sharp RT-480 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Sharp RT-480 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect a microphone with a mini-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 cable and recording from a source by a cable.

• MCF (Micro Crystal Ferrite Heads)
• Full Automatic Stop