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JVC KD-2 Professional Cassette Recorder/Player–Like New!! This is an audiophile’s dream to find in what appears to be new or almost new and unused condition! The JVC KD-2 is a professional unit used by radio and TV stations to capture audio in the field. At the time of it’s introduction in 1977, it was considered to be one of the best sounding recorders available. Even today, the sound is amazing! The KD-2 is one of the lightest and most portable cassette tape decks on the market. It weighs only 8.8 lbs or 4.0 kg. With batteries, so you aren’t flattened with fatigue if you have to carry it on your shoulder for extended hours in the field. Its basic features are nearly identical to those on the KD-1636 Mark II, but here’s a brief rundown. The KD-2’s core-less DC motor features reduced power consumption, lighter weight and stable performance against voltage drops. And it operates on only four D size batteries, external 6VDC or household AC power sources. There are also a Master Record Volume Control for fade-in/out and a 3-Position Input Switch (Line, Mic 0dB, -20dB). VU meters are extra large, well damped and linear responsive over a wide range, and a headphone amp is built in for on the spot monitoring. Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s. Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase. Motor: electronic governor DC. Tape Type: type I, CrO2. Frequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz (Cr02 tape). Signal to Noise Ratio: 62dB. Wow and Flutter: 0.09%. Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5%. Input: 80mV (line), 0.2mV (mic). Output: 0.5V (line). Semiconductors: 4 x IC, 37 x transistors, 25 x diodes, 1 x SCR. Dimensions: 276 x 95 x 289mm. The item “JVC KD-2 Professional Cassette Recorder/Player-Rare Vintage Find! Looks unused” is in sale since Monday, July 16, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “1steven” and is located in Eastlake, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: KD-2
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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