Dokorder MK-50
Dolby B NR

The Dokorder MK-50 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Dokorder in 1974 with a list price of USD $200 and discontinued 5 years later in 1979.

The main features of the Dokorder MK-50 are:, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right 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 MK-50 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable MK-50 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the MK-50 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1974 The Waffle Trainer is introduced, quickly becoming the best-selling training shoe in the U.S.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 JVC developed the VHS (Video Home System) format, and introduced the first VHS recorders to the consumer market
1977 The Atari 2600 home video game console released by Atari, Inc.
1978 Introduction of the laserdisc player, using technology invented already in the 1960s
1979 The video game "Asteroids" is created.

Features of Dokorder MK-50

Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Right Top Loading Wood Case Black Finish
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop

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