The TEAC W-1200 is a dual-cassette deck that supports recording and playback on each head. Additionally, a mic input allows you to amplify your voice over a recording that's being played back, or record your voice onto tape.
Both new and legacy tapes (the sort recorded with Dolby B NR) can be played over the W-1200. Also, an onboard pitch control lets you change the playback speed up to 12% in either direction. This is useful in many applications, such as transcribing recordings. Other features are on hand, such as return-to-zero functions for each head, one-touch tape dubbing, repeat play, and more.
The W-1200 sports a 1/4" mic input, a 1/4" headphones output, and RCA inputs and outputs in stereo pairs. You'll also note the built-in A/D converter and USB output. This allows you to record your tapes to digital at sample rates and resolutions up to 48 kHz / 16-bit.
Key Features at a Glance
Dual cassette decks for REC/PLAY on both decks, with independent mechanisms
Noise-reduction system suppresses hiss during playback (equivalent to Dolby B)
Mic input with mic mixing for karaoke and announcement applications
One-touch dubbing, ±12% pitch control, and A-B repeat
Parallel recording for recording to two tapes at the same time
USB output for digital recording on Windows PC or Mac at CD-quality (48 kHz/16-bit PCM; recording software required)
Dual mode rec/mute to erase unneccessary sections and add spaces/silences between tracks while recording
Fluorescent display with high-contrast, high-brightness metering
Timer rec/play ready for operation with a third-party audio timer
4-digit digital tape counters
Repeat play up to 20 repetitions
TEAC W-1200 Specifications
System 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo
Head Configuration REC/PLAY Head (One Each for TAPE1 and TAPE2)
ERASE Head (One Each for TAPE1 and TAPE2)
Tape Speed 1.9" / 4.8 cm Per Second
Pitch Control ±12% (TAPE1 Playback Only)
Rewind Time Approximately 120 Seconds (C-60 Tape)
Wow and Flutter 0.25% (WRMS)
Frequency Response Normal Tape (Type I): 30 Hz to 13 kHz (±4 dB)
Chrome Tape (Type II): 30 Hz to 15 kHz (±4 dB)
S/N Ratio 59 dB (at Max. Recording Level Input, A-Weight)
Input Connectors 1 x 1/4" Mic Input, Phone Type (Monaural Only)
1 x Stereo RCA
Nominal Input Level 0.28 V (RCA)
Mic Input Level 0.38 mV, Nominal
Input Impedance 33 kOhms (RCA)
Mic Input Impedance 3 kOhms or More
Output Connectors 1 x Stereo RCA
1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone
Nominal Output Level 0.46 V
Tape Format Playback: Type I, Type II, and Type IV
Recording: Type I and Type II
Output Impedance 1 kOhms
Headphone Output Power 15 mW (at 32 Ohms, Loaded)
USB USB 2.0, Full Speed, Type-B Connector
Sampling Frequency 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
Bit Depth 8-/16-Bit
Operating Power 120 V 60 Hz and switchable 230 V 50 Hz
Power Consumption 22 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.1 x 5.7 x 11.3" / 435.0 x 145.0 x 285.8 mm
Weight 9.3 lb / 4.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 12.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 21.25 x 14.25 x 8.75"
