Cassette players, also called cassette decks, are used to play and record music from compact audio cassettes. A pair of gears fit around the sprockets of a cassette, rotating them to move the magnetic tape against the tape heads. The tape heads can read, write or erase music from either side of the tape. Most cassette players also have an auto-reverse function, which automatically switches to the opposite side when it reaches the end of the tape.
These cassette players can hold one cassette at a time. They are commonly used in portable models and are usually limited to playback. They can only dub or record from external sources, such as radios or other tape decks.
These cassette players have two decks for holding two cassettes. One deck can be used to record music from the other, often at variable dubbing speeds. They also offer more editing and playback options than single decks.
Peak level: Choose a cassette tape with a mid-range peak level. This refers to the maximum frequencies that your player can reach. High peak levels tend to distort sound, and low peak levels can cause noise and hissing. Look for one with a peak level indicator to alert you when your player peaks too often.
Noise reduction: Choose a cassette player that uses Dolby S noise reduction if you do a lot of recording. Choose a Dolby B filter to eliminate hissing on standard recordings. For players with wide frequency capacities, choose one with a Dolby C filter.
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