Realistic SCT-20 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

The Realistic SCT-20 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Realistic in 1979 and discontinued 4 years later in 1983.

The main features of the Realistic SCT-20 are:, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, single capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the SCT-20 are analog needle VU reading meters.

Historic events

1979 Introduction of Metal audio cassettes by 3M under the trade name Metafine.

1980 3M, Mitsubishi, Sony and Studer each introduce a multitrack digital recorder.

1981 The Pacman and Donkey Kong video games are written, and go on to become huge hits

1982 Commodore announces the Commodore 64 computer.

1983 Publication of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard, a protocol which allows electronic instruments and other digital musical tools to communicate with each other.

Features of Realistic SCT-20

Display

Analog Needle Meters

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Exterior

Silver Finish

Orientation Left

Front Loading

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

4 Track / 2 Channel

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabılity

Chrome Tape Capabılity

Transport

Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

Mechanical Tape Loading

Auto Stop

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