TEAC Audio AD-850-SE Cassette Deck CD Player

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TEAC Audio AD‑850‑SE

Combine cassette recording, CD playback and USB archiving in one versatile unit — the AD-850-SE delivers analog and digital convenience in a compact audio component.

Product Description

The TEAC Audio AD-850-SE is a hybrid cassette deck/CD player designed for users who still engage with analog tapes while also needing modern digital connectivity. The cassette section supports recording and playback on normal and chrome tapes (metal playback only), offers pitch control (±10 %) for playback, and features USB recording to flash drives—letting you archive your tapes easily. 

Its CD player uses a 3-beam semiconductor laser and an 8× oversampling digital filter, providing a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±2 dB) and total harmonic distortion of 0.02% or less at 1 kHz. 

The unit also features USB playback (MP3 format), microphone input with echo effect (for karaoke or announcements), and line-in/line-out RCA connections for flexible system integration. 

With this AD-850-SE, you’ll get analog tape support (both playback and recording to USB), conventional CD playback, and a bridge into digital storage—all in one component. It’s ideal for those preserving a tape library while still using modern sources.

Key Specifications

• Cassette section: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. 
  
• Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec. 
  
• Wow & flutter: 0.25% WRMS. 
  
• Frequency response (cassette, chrome/normal): 50 Hz–12,000 Hz ±3 dB. 
  
• CD player frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz ±2 dB. 
  
• CD analog output: 2.0 Vrms. 
  
• USB interface: USB 1.1 Full Speed for MP3 playback/recording. 
  
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 435 × 145 × 288 mm. 
  
• Weight (net): 4.8 kg. 
  

Top 20 Questions About TEAC Audio AD-850-SE

What formats can the cassette section of the AD-850-SE record and play?
The cassette section supports playback and recording on Normal (Type I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes; it supports playback only on Metal (Type IV) tapes. 

Does the AD-850-SE allow pitch adjustment when playing tapes?
Yes — the playback deck includes pitch control at approximately ±10% for tape playback. 

Can the AD-850-SE record tapes into digital files?
Yes — it has a USB output function allowing you to record tapes, CDs or line input into USB flash drives (as MP3 files). 

What kind of CD playback does the AD-850-SE support?
The CD player supports standard audio CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 files; it also features a 3-beam laser pickup and an 8× oversampling digital filter. 

Does the AD-850-SE include a microphone input?
Yes — it includes a 6.3 mm mono microphone input with mixing and echo functions, so you can overlay vocals for karaoke or announcements. 

What are the wow & flutter and frequency response specs of the cassette deck?
The wow & flutter is 0.25% WRMS, and the frequency response (chrome/normal) is approximately 50 Hz to 12,000 Hz ±3 dB. 

What are the analog output levels for the CD player section?
The CD analog output is rated at 2.0 Vrms. 

Can I use the AD-850-SE to play MP3 files from USB flash drives?
Yes — the USB interface supports MP3 playback (bit-rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps) from a flash drive. 

What support is there for USB recording from sources like CD or line input?
The AD-850-SE allows recording from CD, tape or line-in sources to USB flash drives. The frequency response when recording from CD to USB is 20 Hz-15,000 Hz ±3 dB. 

What size and weight is the AD-850-SE?
The dimensions are 435 × 145 × 288 mm (W×H×D) and the net weight is approximately 4.8 kg. 

Is the AD-850-SE suitable for modern systems or legacy tape libraries?
It bridges both: it plays and records analog cassette tapes, which makes it suitable for legacy collections, and also provides digital archiving via USB for modern integration.

Does the AD-850-SE support metal (Type IV) cassette recording?
No — Metal tapes are supported for playback only, not recording. 

What connectivity does the AD-850-SE offer for analog sources?
It includes stereo RCA line input and output for connecting external analog sources or recording from line levels. 

Is timer recording/playback supported on the AD-850-SE?
Yes — timer functions include cassette recording/playback and CD/USB playback scheduling. 

What is the signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of the cassette deck section?
The S/N is 59 dB (3% THD level WTD) for the cassette deck section. 

Are CD-R/CD-RW discs with MP3s supported by the AD-850-SE?
Yes — the CD section can play CD-R and CD-RW discs with MP3 files. 

What is the microphone nominal input level for the AD-850-SE?
The microphone input nominal level is 0.78 mV (−60 dBm) with an input impedance of 47 kΩ or higher. 

Can echo effects be applied from the mic input on the AD-850-SE?
Yes — there is an echo effect switch with two levels or off for the mic signal. 

Does the AD-850-SE include a remote control?
Yes — it comes with a remote control (RC-1329) and rack-mounting cables and manual. 

For assistance or product questions regarding the AD-850-SE…
For assistance or product questions, call 443-402-5055 or text 443-402-5064 to reach our team at All Elite Audio, your authorized Maryland dealer with a full home audio showroom.