Cassette Player and Recorder Answers

Question: I recently purchased a device which requires a cassette recorder with both a remote and microphone jack. Does RadioShack sell these?

Answer: We have a number of recorders in our on-line hand-held cassette recorder catalog that have a remote jack and a microphone jack. The remote jack will be listed under the features for the recorders that have one.

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Question: What is the "azimuth" hole on my cassette deck used for?

Answer: The hole marked as "azimuth" is for use in the final stage of assembly and testing to adjust the height of the cassette playback head to ensure proper track tracking by the head. All cassette players and recorders have an azimuth adjustment method. Some products have holes through which the adjustment is made and some products don't.

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Question: What is the difference between rim drive and capstan drive?

Answer: The difference is that a rim drive has no pick-up wheel for constant tension or reverse play.

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