Pioneer CT-95

The main features of the Pioneer CT-95 are 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capability of handling normal, chrome, and metal tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.

Typical front-loading cassette deck with the cassette compartment located on the center of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the CT-95 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the CT-95 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, equalization, and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby S-type noise reduction gives a cleaner transient response, provides lower noise levels, both at low and high frequencies and allows higher signal levels to be recorded safely on the CT-95. Dolby S-type noise reduction provides 24 dB of high-frequency noise reduction plus an additional 10 dB of low-frequency noise reduction. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. The 19kHz multiplex pilot signal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the CT-95 filters out the pilot signal, and assures proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.

Original text: cassettedeck.org