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  • 581Z

  • Discrete Head Cassette Deck

  • MSRP $1150
  • 1981
3 HeadDolby B NRDolby C logoMetal Tape
Nakamichi 581Z
  • Pressure pad lifter
  • Double Capstan
  • Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
  • Diffused-Resonance Transport
  • IC Logic
  • Discrete 3-Head Technology
  • Silent Mechanism
  • Tape
    • Manual Tape Equalization
    • Chrome Tape Capability
    • Normal Tape Capability
    • Metal Tape Capability
    • Manual Tape Type Selection
  • Connectivity
    • Headphones
    • RCA Input/Output Connectors
    • Wired Remote Control
    • Din DC Power Output For BlackBox Series
    • AC Power Cord / Plug
  • Head Configuration
    • 3 Head Design
    • Seperate Record and Playback Heads
    • 4 Track / 2 Channel
  • Noise Reduction
    • Dolby-B Noise Reduction
    • Dolby-C Noise Reduction
    • MPX Filter
  • Calibration
    • 15kHz Test Tone
    • 400Hz Test Tone
    • Manual Bias Calibration
    • Manual Level Calibration
  • Preamplifier
    • Record Level Balance Control
    • Output-Level Control
    • Master Record Level Control
  • Transport
    • Pressure Pad Lifter
    • Dual-Capstan Transport
    • Slack-Tape Takeup
    • 2-Speed Cueing
    • Belt Drive (Capstan)
    • Mechanical Tape Loading
    • Auto Shutoff
    • Multi Motor Mechanism
    • Idler Drive (Reel)
    • Belt Drive (Mechanism)
  • Display
    • 3-Digit Mechanical Counter
    • Digital Peak-Reading Meters
  • Operation
    • Timer Recording/Playback
    • Memory Stop
    • Record Mute
    • Cue / Review
    • Full Logic Transport Control
    • Damped Eject
    • Removable Well Cover
  • Electronics
    • Double NF Record And Play Amplifiers
    • Record Protection
  • Indicators
    • Record Indicator
    • Illuminated Cassette Compartment
    • Fast Forward
    • Play
    • Pause
    • Stop
    • Rewind
  • Exterior
    • Front Loading
    • Orientation Left
  • General
    • Stereo
  • Speed
    • 1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
  • Power Requirements
    • Alternating Current