Technics RS-8R Stereo Cassette Deck

This Technics RS-8R is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and DBX noise reduction, it was first sold by Technics in 1983.

The main features of the Technics RS-8R cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome 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-8R cassette deck is a single digital peak reading meter. Full-logic transport controls used on the Technics RS-8R 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-8R by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. Dbx Type II found in the RS-8R is a simplified version of the Type I noise reduction system. The dbx Type II system was designed to be used with systems with limited bandwidth such as cassette based recorders and also uses a simple 2:1:2 compander to reduce noise.

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

• Auto Reverse
• Microprocessor Logic Control
• Amorphous Head
• 2 Motor