TEAC AD-850-SE Cassette Deck/CD Player with USB Record & Mic. Input

Product Information

A cassette deck and CD player in a single unit. This combined model also supports recording and playback with USB flash drives for a total of three types of media. The built-in mic input jack also allows you to enjoy karaoke using backing music playing from a CD, cassette or USB flash drive. You can also mix in the mic input sound and record it to a cassette tape or USB flash drive. *1

A variety of recording combinations are supported, including recording from a cassette tape, CD, external input or mic input to a USB flash drive (as an MP3 file) as well as recording from a CD, USB flash drive (MP3 file), mic input or external input to a cassette tape*1. Extensive timer *2 functions include cassette recording and playback as well as CD and USB flash drive playback.

Various playback modes include programmed, repeat and shuffle playback from CDs and USB flash drives. This cassette mechanism is a two-head single one-way type and supports cassette tapes in normal, chrome and metal (playback only) positions. This model offers key functions including pitch control playback (+/-10% adjustment range).

*1 The mic sound cannot be recorded when recording from a CD to a USB flash drive.
*2 A commercially-available timer must be purchased separately.

USB flash drive recording and playback supported
In addition to recording from CDs, cassette tapes and external input devices to USB flash drives (as MP3 files), CDs, MP3 files on USB flash drives and external input devices can also be recorded to cassette tapes. Recorded files will be saved to automatically generated folders according to the source (CD, LINE or TAPE) on USB flash drives, enabling easy digital to analog conversion without a computer.

Microphone input built in
A mic input jack is built into the front of the unit. You can record a mic connected to this unit by itself, of course. You can also mix in the mic signal when playing back and recording CDs, cassettes and USB flash drives.
* The mic sound cannot be recorded when recording from a CD to a USB flash drive.

Echo effect
Echo can be added to the sound from the mic connected to this unit. The front panel switch can be used to set the effect to two levels or turn it off. With the AD-850-SE and a mic, you can easily enjoy karaoke.
* You will also need a separate amplifier and speakers for karaoke.

Echo explanation
This adds reverberations to the original sound. The original sound is repeated with various amounts of delay and damping over time to produce an almost natural reverberation sound, similar to that heard in a hall or studio.

Cassette deck has all the key functionality
The cassette deck uses a two-head one-way design for recording and playback. It supports cassette tape that use normal, chrome and metal (playback only) formulations/positions. This model provides all key functionality, including pitch control with a +/-10% adjustment range and timer recording and playback.

CD player supports CD-R/RW discs and MP3 file playback
In addition to audio CDs, the CD player can play CD-R/RW discs containing MP3 files. During MP3 playback, information including ID3 tags and file names* is shown. Various playback modes include program, shuffle and repeat (one track, all tracks or program).
* File name display supports half-width English letters and numbers (single-byte characters). Names that use full-width characters (double-byte characters), including Japanese, cannot be shown correctly.

Extensive USB flash drive recording and playback functions
The repeat playback function can be used together with various other playback modes, including continuous, shuffle and program. The synchronised start function, which automatically starts playback of the sound source (CD or TAPE), makes recording to USB flash drives much more straightforward.

Convenient timer function
A timer can be used to start cassette recording and playback as well as CD and USB flash drive playback.
* A commercially-available timer must be purchased separately.

Features at a glance

Recording from CDs, cassette tapes, mic input and external input devices to USB flash drives (as MP3 files) possible
Recording from CDs, USB flash drives, mic input and external input devices to cassette tapes is supported
Built-in mic input jack
Mic input can be mixed with CD, USB flash drive, cassette or external input
Audio with the mic signal mixed in can be recorded to cassette or USB flash drive
(The mic sound cannot be recorded when recording from a CD to a USB flash drive.)
Echo effect for mic input
MP3 file playback (USB flash drives and CD-R/RW discs)
MP3 file ID3 tags and file names can be shown (USB flash drives and CD-R/RW discs)
Timer playback function (CDs, tapes and USB flash drives)
Timer recording function (tapes only)
Recording level can be adjusted when dubbing (not possible from CD to USB flash drive)
Various playback modes include continuous, shuffle and program (CDs and USB flash drives)
Elapsed time and remaining time of playing track as well as total elapsed time and remaining time of disc shown (CDs)
Cassette tape counter function
Cassette tape pitch control (+/-10%) function (playback only)
Peak level meters function during recording and playback
Dedicated remote control
Compliant with RoHS

Specifications

Cassette tape

Track system: 4-track 2-channel stereo
Head construction: recording/playback head × 1, Erase head × 1
Tape type: C-46/C-60/C-90
Tape speed: 4.76cm/sec
Motor: DC servo motor× 1
Pitch control: about +/-10% (playback only)
Wow and flutter: 0.25% (W.RMS)
Frequency response (overall): Chrome 50 to 12,000Hz +/-3dB, Normal 50 to 12,000Hz +/-3dB
S/N ratio (overall): 59dB (3%THD level WTD)
Winding time: about 120 seconds (C-60 tape)
Line input (RCA): 462mV (50kΩ or higher input impedance)
Line output (RCA): 462mV (50kΩ or higher impedance load)

CD player

Pickup: 3-beam semiconductor laser
Digital filter: 8x oversampling digital filter
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/-2dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% or less (1kHz)
S/N ratio: 87dB or more (IHF-A)
Analog output (RCA): 2.0V

USB

Interface: USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12Mbps)
Playback Format: MP3
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz(+/-2dB)
S/N ratio: 85dB or less
Playback bit rate: 8k to 320k bps
Recording Format: MP3
Frequency response: CD → USB 20Hz to 15,000Hz(+/-3dB), LINE IN → USB 100Hz to 15,000Hz(+/-3dB)
S/N ratio: 85dB or more
Bit rate: 128kbps

Microphone input

Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") mono phone jack
Nominal input level: 0.78mV (−60dBm)
Input impedance: 47kΩ or more

General

Power: AC 120V, 60Hz; AC 220V, 60Hz, AC 230V, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 13W
Dimensions: 435(W) × 145(H) × 288(D)mm(including protrusions)
Weight (Net): 4.8kg (10 5/8 lb)
Operating temperature: 5 to 35˚C
Operating humidity: 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature: -20 to 55˚C
Accessories: Remote control (RC-1329), AAA batteries × 2, Rack RCA audio cables × 2, Owner’s manual(Warranty card), Quick start guide for recording