New TASCAM 202mkVII cassette deck - Detailed review

A new dual cassette deck released in 2018 by TEAC's professional division, TASCAM -- the 202mkVII (also sold as the TEAC W-1200). It features soft-touch full-logic controls, the ability to record onto two cassettes simultaneously (Parallel Recording), support for playing all types of tapes and recording on Type I normal bias and Type II Chrome/high bias tapes, and a new noise reduction system for playback that claims to be equivalent to Dolby B NR. UPDATE: The TEAC W-1200 cassette deck (the same thing as the TASCAM 202mkVII minus the Special Playback feature and rack mounting ears) is now available in the U.S. for $100 less than the TASCAM version. See my detailed review of the W-1200:    • New TEAC W-1200 cassette deck - Detailed r...   Time flow: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 Unboxing 4:06 Features 5:51 Front panel controls 7:44 Remote control 8:11 Mechanisms 9:24 Tape types 9:57 Rear panel 10:13 First test 14:06 Speed accuracy 15:26 Azimuth 16:20 Noise reduction 18:22 Playback test 21:04 A look inside 23:05 Recording test 25:22 Conclusion Correction: 8:20 The mechanism is based on the Tanashin TN-21ZLG, but is manufactured by CSG. (Tanashin has not manufactured any new cassette mechanisms since 2009.) See my video about the TEAC W-1200 for more information. Intro music by Julian Croot ("80s Inspired Retro Synth Track"). #tascam #cassette #deck