Technics RS-7
Dolby B NR Metal Tape Full Logic

The Technics RS-7 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Technics in 1982.

The main features of the Technics RS-7 cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, 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 Technics RS-7 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the Technics RS-7 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Technics RS-7 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

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
  • Cue And Review
  • Microprocessor Logic Control
  • Peak Hold
  • Fluorescent Meter
  • 2 Motor
  • MX Head

Historic events

1982 Seiko introduced the world’s first TV watch.

Features of Technics RS-7

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters Peak Hold
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Front Loading Orientation Left Silver Finish
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Cue / Review Full Logic Transport Control Timer Recording/Playback
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Chrome Tape Capabilıty Normal Tape Capabilıty Automatic Tape Type Selection Metal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Sìngle Capsŧan Transport 2x Motor Mechanism Auto Shutoff

Similar to Technics RS-7 from the period 1982