DUAL C 839 RC (1979) - Auto Reverse Cassette Deck

28 February 2024

DUAL C 839 RC (1979) - Auto Reverse Cassette Deck

Brand: DUAL

Model: C 839 RC

Year: 1979

The C 839 RC was the Top model in the 1979 Dual cassette deck range (above the C 830 3-head model). It was not however Duals' first Auto Reverse model. The very first Dual cassette deck was the C 901 from 1973 and it was an Auto Reverse model, see details here. The Dual C 839 RC is a New generation Auto-Reverse model. In recording and playback, the tape reverses automatically and it stops at the end of the second side. (Reversing can also continue indefinitely if desired). You will notice that there is no door between you and the cassette compartment. This is called DLL - Direct Load & Lock. Here's another innovation in playback. If a tape made on another deck is too sharp or too flat, or if you need to match pitch to a live instrument, no problem. Playback pitch can be varied over an eight percent range. If you have a previously recorded tape where a song ends abruptly you can use the fade/edit control to smooth this out. The incorporated peak-level LED indicators react faster than any other metering system. Further more the C 839 RC from Dual is full Metal tape compatible, features 6-way bias/equalization, computer logic solenoid-activated controls, switchable multiplex filter, line and mic mixing, two-way memory stop with automatic replay, headphone level controls and operation by external timer and optional wireless remote control.

Technical Data:

Head: 2-Head AUTO REVERSE

Both-way Dual capstan operation

Motors: 2

Dolby B

Frequency Response: 30-18.000Hz (Normal)

30-19.000Hz (Chrome)

30-19.000Hz (FeCr)

30-20.000Hz (Metal)

Wow and Flutter: 0,03% (WRMS)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 440x150x360mm

Weight: 8,5kg