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Black Emerson EPC-1000 cassette player recorder with AM FM radio built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack

Emerson EPC-1000 Portable Cassette Player & Recorder AM/FM Radio

SKU CH-W03B-D91QC

Plays and records cassettes, receives AM 520–1710 kHz and FM 87.5–108 MHz radio, includes built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack, auto-stop and earbuds

  • SpeakersPortable, Cassette Player, Cassette Recorder, Built-in Speak
  • Headphone port3.5 mm
  • Power source0 V, Battery Powered
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions20'
  • Product weight0.274 kg
  • Play cassettes and record audio directly
  • Tune AM 520 – 1710 KHz and FM 87.5 – 108 MHz stations
  • Built-in mono speaker for shared listening
  • 5 mm headphone jack for private audio
  • Auto-stop protects tapes at end of side

Portable cassette player and recorder

The Emerson EPC-1000 plays and records standard cassette tapes while also receiving AM and FM broadcast radio. A built-in mono speaker allows shared listening, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack is provided for private use. The unit is powered by batteries or a 3 V DC adapter, neither of which is included.

Suits listeners who want a simple tape deck

Buyers who need Bluetooth streaming, USB recording or digital file conversion will not find those functions here. The device has no internal storage beyond the cassette itself and cannot connect to a computer or phone for audio transfer.

Auto-stop protects tapes during long sessions

When a cassette reaches its end the mechanism halts automatically, reducing wear on both the tape and the motor. Battery operation means playback time depends on the cells used, and the mono speaker output remains consistent without active cooling requirements.

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Price $45.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEmerson
Model nameEPC-1000
Part numberEPC-1000
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
SpeakersPortable, Cassette Player, Cassette Recorder, Built-in Speaker, Auto-Stop Function
Ports & slots
Headphone port3.5 mm
Power
Power source0 V, Battery Powered
Size & build
Product dimensions20'
Product weight0.274 kg

Questions about this item

Does the Emerson EPC-1000 come with everything needed to start recording, or do I need to supply my own cassette tapes?

The player records onto standard cassette tapes which are not included; you will need to provide your own blank tapes to begin recording.

Can I connect this portable cassette player to an older amplifier using the 3.5mm headphone jack?

Yes, the 3.5mm headphone jack provides a line-level output that can be fed into any amplifier or receiver with a matching aux input.

How can I verify the AM/FM tuner is receiving stations correctly after inserting batteries?

Extend the telescopic antenna, select AM or FM, and turn the tuning dial; clear audio through the built-in speaker or earbuds confirms the tuner is working across the 520–1710 kHz AM and 87.5–108 MHz FM ranges.

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