BLASTER GB-001
by we are rewind
Product Overview
The GB-001 by we are rewind revives the iconic boombox design of the 1980s with modern technology. This neo-retro device is packed with cutting-edge features, building on the success of the WE-001 cassette player. It arrives at a time when cassette sales are experiencing a significant resurgence.
The boombox features a striking visual design reminiscent of classic 80s boomboxes, complete with a prominent cassette deck, VU meters, and speaker grills. It offers a powerful audio experience with 104 watts of power delivered through four Hi-Fi speakers: two woofers for deep bass and two tweeters for crisp highs. The GB-001 is capable of playing and recording both Type I and Type II cassettes, utilizing a premium-grade mechanism and an adjustable motor for stable playback.
Beyond its retro appeal, the GB-001 is fully modern, boasting Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, a rechargeable and replaceable battery, a microphone input, and fine-tuned sound controls including bass, treble, and balance. It also features backlit VU meters and an amplifier function for guitars. The device is ready for karaoke or musical performances with inputs for two wireless microphones.
Audio Specifications
Frequency response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
Power Amplifiers
- Two 32 W Rms / 4 Ohms Class D amplifiers for the woofers
- Two 20 W Rms / 6 Ohms Class D amplifiers for tweeters
Total power: 104 W rms
Battery
- Replaceable Built-in 14.8V 3000mAH Li-Ion battery pack
- Battery life:
- On speakers: approximately 10 hours in tape mode and up to 15 hours in Aux mode, depending on sound volume.
- On headphones: approximately 15 hours in tape mode and up to 28 hours in Aux mode.
Cassette Playback
- 2-track stereo playback
- VU Meters for power monitoring
- Frequency response: 40 - 12,500 Hz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >55 dB weighted
- Distortion: THD <1%
- Wow & Flutter: ~0.15% typ.
- Headphones output power: 2x2 mWrms / 32 Ohms
- Pitch adjustment accessible on the rear cover
Dimensions
50.6 x 25.1 x 17.9 cm (incl. handle)
Cassette Record
- Stereo recording
- Aux Input level: 200m Vrms
- Frequency response: 40 - 11,500 Hz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >55 dB weighted
- Distortion: THD <1%
- VU Meters to adjust the recording level
Power Source
- Built-in lithium-Ion rechargeable and user-replaceable battery
- Nominal voltage: 14.8V
- Nominal capacity: 3000mAH
- Mains power supply: 18V4A
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Line input stereo jack 3.5 mm
- Microphone input mono 1mV rms
- Headphones stereo jack 3.5mm
Top Panel Controls
- Source selection by rotary switch
- Volume control knob
- Bass control knob
- Treble control knob
- Balance control knob
- Type I - Type II selection by rotary switch
Weight
6.81 kg