The Technics RS-1030US was introduced in 1975 as a semi-professional tape recorder. It was situated below the RS-1080U studio recorder in the Technics model range while the RS-715U (a more popular model) was intended for home users. The RS-1030US is a 2-track master recorder running at 38 cm/s speed but is also fitted with a 4-track playback only head for compatibility with tapes recorded at 19 cm/s. The RS-1030 mechanism features a 8/4 poles dual speed hysteresis synchronous motor for belt driven capstan and two 6-pole induction motors for fast winding. Specified frequency response was 30-27,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB, 38 cm/s) while wow & flutter was 0.08 % (38 cm/s). The HPF (high pressure ferrite) heads had a 10 year guaranty offering a 58 dB signal-to-noise ratio at 38 cm/s. The deck could also be operated via the optional RP-9103 wired remote-control.
