Technics, February 1980 RS-384TR, RS-M95, RS-777 - cassette decks
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テクニクス「テープデッキ総合カタログ」・昭和55年2月
12-page Technics tape deck catalog, second volume in the 1980 series. The main concept is Softm - smooth tape transport with direct drive D.D., which Technics positions as the shift from the “hardware era” to precision tape handling. Cassette lineup: the 3-head RS-M95 at the top, RS-M88 and RS-M77 in the Hi-Grade section, the Compo Deck series (RS-M63, RS-M46, RS-M70), and compact RS-M02. Reel-to-reel gets its own spread: RS-777 as flagship, RS-1500U, RS-384TR, RS-1100U. Last page covers the Technics tape lineup - MX, XA II, XD, and LN - plus 8-track decks RS-822U and RS-825U.
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| RS-M95 | cassette deck | ¥200,000 |
| RS-M88 | cassette deck | ¥145,000 |
| RS-M77 | cassette deck | ¥125,000 |
| RS-M68 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M63 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M46 | cassette deck | ¥74,800 |
| RS-M70 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M85 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M24 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M15 | cassette deck | |
| RS-M05 | cassette deck | ¥68,800 |
| RS-M02 | cassette deck | ¥68,000 |
| RS-1500U | reel-to-reel tape deck | ¥155,000 |
| RS-384TR | reel-to-reel tape deck | ¥244,000 |
| RS-1100U | reel-to-reel tape deck | |
| RS-1800 | reel-to-reel tape deck | |
| RS-75 | reel-to-reel tape deck | |
| RS-777 | reel-to-reel tape deck | ¥188,000 |
| RS-822U | 8-track deck | ¥11,900 |
| RS-825U | 8-track deck | ¥42,800 |
| Technical terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| ソフトム (Softm) | Softm |
| ダイレクトドライブ (D.D.) | direct drive (D.D.) |
| 3ヘッド | 3 heads |
| オートリバース | auto-reverse |
| メタルテープ対応 | metal tape compatible |
| コンピューターデッキ | computer deck |
| Marketing terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| MX | MX (Technics tape with the MX magnetic material) |
| XAII | XAII (Technics tape series) |
| XD | XD (Technics tape series) |
| LN | LN (Technics tape series) |
| OPEN TAPE&REEL | OPEN TAPE&REEL |
| いいテープなしには、いい録音は語れない。豊富に揃ったテクニクステープ。 | You cannot talk about good recording without good tape. A rich lineup of Technics tape. |
| テクニクスが開発した純鉄を主成分とするMX磁性体を採用。高密度な記録能力を持つ新磁性体が、諸特性にすぐれた美しい音質を実現しました。 | Adopts the MX magnetic material developed by Technics, whose main component is pure iron. The new magnetic material with high-density recording capability achieves beautiful sound quality with excellent characteristics. |
| マニアのための高性能テープ、クロームを超えたXAIIシリーズ。 | High-performance tape for enthusiasts: the XAII series, which surpasses chrome. |
| 高音の美しいエクストラダイナミックレンジ。XDシリーズ。 | Extra dynamic range with beautiful highs. The XD series. |
| 雑音の少ないローノイズタイプ 気軽に使えるLNシリーズ。 | Low-noise type with little noise, easy to use. The LN series. |
| 気軽なBGMには捨てがたい魅力がある。8トラックプレーヤ/録音・再生機。 | They have a charm that is hard to give up for casual BGM. 8-track players / record-playback machines. |
| 標準テストテープ | Standard test tape |
| D.D.薄型カセットデッキシリーズの開発に使用されたカセット用標準テストテープ。 | A standard test tape for cassettes, used in the development of the thin D.D. cassette deck series. |
| テストテープ | Test tape |
| U-38シリーズの開発に使用されたオープン用標準テストテープ。 | A standard test tape for open reel, used in the development of the U-38 series. |
昭和55年2月（1980 February）籍-115D
