C 844

The Dual C 844 is a cassette tape deck that was manufactured between 1981 and 1984 in Japan. It features a striking champagne color and includes remote control functionality. The deck measures 440 mm in width, 112 mm in height, and 355 mm in depth, weighing approximately 9 kg. It offers a variety of input and output connections, including line inputs and outputs with different impedance specifications, as well as dedicated microphone inputs. The audio processing capabilities are handled through a three-head system that includes a combination head for recording and playback and a ferrite erase head. The Dual C 844 is designed to support two tape speeds (4.75 cm/s and 9.5 cm/s) and is compatible with multiple tape types, including Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2), Type III (FeCr), and Type IV (Metal). Its frequency response varies according to tape type, reaching up to 20 kHz for Metal tapes. The device has a signal-to-noise ratio of 58 dB without Dolby and 67 dB with Dolby. Additional features include adjustable headphone jacks, and it does not support auto-reverse.