Cassette Duplicators Guide

Duplicators provide a fast and efficient way of producing multiple cassette copies from a single master. In this section we detail the different machines available, from simple 1-to-1 copiers, to systems expandable up to 59 copy positions.

Cassette duplicators typically run at 16 times normal speed (a few run at 13.3 times). Some of the highest quality copiers run at 8 or 4 times speed. They copy both sides of a cassette at once. A 16-times speed machine can copy a complete C90 cassette in under 3 minutes. An overview of the various models available is given below and you can compare the features of the different models here.

Sony

The Sony CCP series is a very high quality range of copiers, available in mono or stereo and in two different head types; the normal units having a hexalloy head and the extra heavy duty copiers have ferrite heads and guides, indicated by the F suffix. This is an expandable range available in either the 1-to-3 master or 4-position slave versions. (more)

Telex

Telex are an American company specialising in broadcast and industrial audio equipment and have been making duplication equipment for over 30 years. Their range of cassette duplicators are particularly good value. (more)

Graff

Graff offer a range of rugged industrial standard cassette duplicators all using 3 motor logic controlled direct drive mechanisms. Erase heads and long life heads are additional cost options on most machines. The TurboTrax and MultiTrax models have recently been added to the range, making Graff quality equipment much more affordable. (more)

Tascam

Tascam, probably best known for their very high quality mastering cassette decks, have now produced the T-3000 high quality duplicator. An expandabel stereo 1-to-2/3 position slave (selectable via switch) 4-times speed high quality copier. Rackmountable in 3U enabling a high quality duplication systems to be set yp in a minimal amount of space.

TracSystems

Using a sophisticated heavy duty direct drive mechanism, this expandable stereo duplicator range is capabel of producing results meeting the most demanding of situations. Although now out of production, we are able to offer these machines reconditioned with a 6 month warranty (subject to availability). Capable of copying onto normal or chrome tape, available in various modules.