TEAC W-1200: Versatile Double Cassette Deck for the Modern Era

The TEAC W-1200 is a double cassette deck designed to bring the classic analog warmth of cassette tapes into the digital age. It combines nostalgic charm with versatile functionality and features two one-way decks, mic mixing, and a USB digital output. With cassette tapes regaining popularity for their warm sound and ease of recording, the W-1200 offers the perfect blend of vintage appeal and modern convenience.

This cassette deck is designed for a variety of uses beyond traditional playback. It enables karaoke singing, recording conference minutes, and digitizing analog cassettes to your computer. Each deck operates independently, allowing simultaneous recording on both for creating duplicate tapes. The mic input and mixing function let users sing along to tapes or external audio sources.

TEAC’s extensive experience in recording equipment is evident in the W-1200’s design, especially its noise reduction system, which ensures accurate playback of tapes originally recorded with Dolby B NR. Additional features include pitch control to adjust playback speed, level meters for precise recording levels, and a timer REC/PLAY function compatible with third-party audio timers.

The W-1200 also delivers CD-quality digital audio (up to 48kHz/16-bit PCM) to your computer via USB, making it easy to archive your cassette collection digitally. Once digitized, your tapes can be enjoyed on network players, DAPs, smartphones, or even in your car.

Combining high-fidelity analog recording with advanced digital features, the W-1200 sets a new standard for double cassette decks in the modern era.