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  • 1000ZXL

  • Computing Cassette Deck

  • MSRP $3800
  • 1979-1984
3 HeadDolby B NRMetal Tape
Nakamichi 1000ZXL
  • Pressure pad lifter
  • Double Capstan
  • RAMM (Random Access Music Memory)
  • A.B.L.E. (Azimuth, Bias, Level, Equalizer)
  • Auto Azimuth Alignment
  • Silent Mechanism
  • Microprocessor Control
  • Digital Fluorescent Display
  • Discrete 3-Head Technology
  • Diffused-Resonance Transport
  • Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
  • Operation
    • Timer Recording/Playback
    • Memory Play
    • Memory Stop
    • Pitch Control
    • Real-Time Tape Monitoring
    • Record Mute
    • Cue / Review
    • Full Logic Transport Control
    • Track Coding System
    • Memory Store Battery
  • Tape
    • 2-Position Equalization Selector
    • Chrome Tape
    • Ferro-Chrome Tape
    • Normal Tape
    • Metal Tape
    • 3-Position Bias Selector
  • Preamplifier
    • Output-Level Control
    • Individual Input Level Controls
    • Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right/Blend)
  • Connectivity
    • 3 Microphone Inputs
    • Headphones
    • RCA Input/Output Connectors
    • Wired Remote Control
  • Heads
    • 3 Head Design
    • Seperate Record and Playback Heads
  • Noise Reduction
    • Dolby-B Noise Reduction
    • Double Dolby NR Circuits
    • MPX Filter
    • Subsonic Filter
    • External Noise Reduction
  • Calibration
    • 15kHz Test Tone
    • 400Hz Test Tone
    • Auto Azimuth Calibration
    • Auto Bias Calibration
    • Auto Equalizer Calibration
    • Auto Level Calibration
    • Tape Calibration Memory Store
  • Transport
    • Pressure pad lifter
    • Dual-Capstan Transport
    • Slack-Tape Takeup
    • 2-Speed Cueing
    • Belt Drive
    • Mechanical Tape Loading
    • Auto Shutoff (Full)
  • Special Finish
    • Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
  • Display
    • 4-Digit Digital Counter
    • Peak Hold
    • Digital Peak-Reading Meters
    • Meters Peak / VU Switchable
    • Track Indicator
  • Exterior
    • Wood Case
    • 19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting
    • Front Loading
    • Orientation Left
  • Electronics
    • Double NF Record And Play Amplifiers
  • Indicators
    • Illuminated Cassette Compartment
    • Dolby B
    • Fast Forward
    • Play
    • Pause
    • Stop
    • Rewind
  • General
    • Stereo