Elevate your analog recording experience with the Teac X1000M, a vintage showpiece renowned for its studio-grade performance and enduring build quality. Launched circa 1983, this two-track, four-head reel-to-reel recorder offers both 38 cm/s (15 ips) and 19 cm/s (7½ ips) speeds—delivering professional-grade fidelity.
Encased in a stylish black-faced veneer cabinet (or optional silver finish), and compatible with 7- to 10½-inch NAB reels, the X1000M features a dual-capstan, closed-loop servo mechanism for stable tape tension and minimal flutter.
At the audio front-end, enjoy dbx Type I noise reduction, ±6 % pitch control, and a diac tension servo—combined with controls like Rec-Mute, auto-spacer, and real-time LED tape counter with cue/reset functions.
Connectivity includes symmetrical front-panel mic and headphone jacks, and rear RCA line inputs/outputs with a DIN socket for synchronized cassette dubbing via 'Dupli-Sync.' Comprehensive monitoring is provided by large VU meters and independent channel level knobs, excellent for precise mixing.
Durable yet refined, the chassis houses three motors (capstan and reel), a heavy-duty metal platform, and neat PCB isolation. A wired RC-90 remote is optionally supported. At approximately 26 kg (cabinet on), this unit is built for the studio not portability.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Track Format | 2-track stereo recording/playback; 4-track playback only |
| Head Configuration | 4 heads: erase, record, playback, 4-track playback |
| Tape Speeds | 38 cm/s & 19 cm/s (±0.5 %) |
| Wow & Flutter | 0.02 % WRMS (38 cm/s); 0.03 % (19 cm/s) |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz–36 kHz (38 cm/s); 30 Hz–34 kHz (19 cm/s) ±3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 66 dB (dbx OFF), 100 dB (dbx ON) |
| Dynamic Range | 115 dB (1 kHz peak; dbx) |
| Distortion | < 0.8 % (@ reference level) |
| Stereo Separation | 50 dB (@ 1 kHz) |
| Motors | 1 servo-controlled capstan motor; 2 DC slotless reel motors |
| Tape Handling | Dual capstan, tension-servo, LED counter, pitch control, Rec-Mute, Auto-Spacer, cue search |
| Inputs | Mic: 0.25 mV/200 Ω; Line: 60 mV/50 kΩ |
| Outputs | Line: 0.45 V/10 kΩ; Headphone: 8 Ω |
| Power | 100 VAC, 50–60 Hz; 100–110 W consumption |
| Dimensions | With wood: 472×486×262 mm; Without: 432×452×262 mm |
| Weight | 26 kg with wood; 22 kg chassis only |
