Nakamichi 1000ZXL Limited

Computing Cassette Deck

Nakamichi 1000ZXL Limited

In 1973 Nakamichi created a most unusual deck, the worlds first three head cassette recorder, the first to attain 20-kHz response, the first with user adjustable record head azimuth.

Without question, this deck, the 1000, established a new "state of the art" in cassette recording, but few believed there was a market for such an expensive recorder. With the Model 1000 the Nakamichi name was launched, and the rest is history. The 1000 was enthusiastically received throughout the world and immediately acclaimed the "ultimate cassette recorder".

Features For Sale
  • Tape
    • Manual Tape Equalization
    • Chrome Tape Capability
    • Ferro-Chrome Tape Capability
    • Normal Tape Capability
    • Metal Tape Capability
    • 3-Position Bias Selector
  • Operation
    • Timer Recording/Playback
    • Memory Play
    • Memory Stop
    • Pitch Control
    • Real-Time Tape Monitoring
    • Record Mute
    • Cue / Review
    • Full Logic Transport Control
    • Track Coding System
    • 2-Speed Cueing
    • Damped Eject
    • Removable Well Cover
  • Transport
    • Pressure Pad Lifter
    • Dual-Capstan Transport
    • Slack-Tape Takeup
    • Belt Drive (Capstan)
    • Mechanical Tape Loading
    • Auto Shutoff
    • Multi Motor Mechanism
    • Idler Drive (Reel)
    • Belt Drive (Mechanism)
    • Belt Drive (Azimuth Adjustment)
  • Display
    • 4-Digit Digital Counter
    • Peak Hold
    • Digital Peak-Reading Meters
    • Meters Peak / VU Switchable
    • Track Indicator
  • Preamplifier
    • Output-Level Control
    • Individual Input Level Controls
    • Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right/Blend)
  • Connectivity
    • 3 Microphone Inputs
    • Headphones
    • RCA Input/Output Connectors
    • Wired Remote Control
    • AC Power Cord / Plug
  • Head Configuration
    • 3 Head Design
    • Seperate Record and Playback Heads
    • 4 Track / 2 Channel
  • Noise Reduction
    • Dolby-B Noise Reduction
    • Double Dolby NR Circuits
    • MPX Filter
    • Subsonic Filter
    • External Noise Reduction
  • Calibration
    • 15kHz Test Tone
    • 400Hz Test Tone
    • Auto Azimuth Calibration
    • Auto Bias Calibration
    • Auto Equalizer Calibration
    • Auto Level Calibration
    • Tape Calibration Memory Store
  • Special Finish
    • Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
    • Gold Plated Record/Playback Heads
    • Gold Plated Ground Terminal
    • Limited Edition
  • Exterior
    • Wood Case
    • 19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting
    • Front Loading
    • Orientation Left
    • Gold Finish
  • Electronics
    • Double NF Record And Play Amplifiers
    • Parametric Erasure
    • Normal Frequency Bias Oscillator
  • Speed
    • 1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
  • Indicators
    • Illuminated Cassette Compartment
    • Dolby B
    • Fast Forward
    • Play
    • Pause
    • Stop
    • Rewind
  • Power Requirements
    • Battery Powered Memory Store
    • Alternating Current
  • General
    • Stereo