Teac W-486C
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Metal Tape

The TEAC W-486C is a stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by TEAC in 1997.

The main W-486C features are, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette 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 TEAC W-486C double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters.

Dolby C-type used in the TEAC W-486C provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Compact Cassette
  • Auto Tape Selector
  • Full Auto Stop Mechanism
  • Hi-Speed Dubbing
  • Peak Program Level Meter

Historic events

1997 Start of the Nakamichi cassette deck resource on Geocities.com

Features of TEAC W-486C

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors AC Power Cord / Plug
Display
Display
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty Chrome Tape Capabilıty Metal Tape Capabilıty Automatic Tape Type Selection
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Shutoff

Similar to TEAC W-486C from the period 1997