Dokorder MK-550 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

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The Dokorder MK-550 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Dokorder in 1977 with a recommended retail price of USD $260 and discontinued 5 years later in 1982.

The main features of the Dokorder MK-550 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-550 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable MK-550 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the MK-550 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Historic events

1977 The movie "Star Wars" is released, revealing special effects, and film technology never before seen by the general public.

1978 Introduction of the laserdisc player, using technology invented already in the 1960s

1979 The first commercial fully automated 1G (First Generation) cellular network was launched in Japan by NTT

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

1981 IBM introduces the IBM PC.

1982 Sony and Philips announce the CD (Compact Disc) in Tokyo

Features of Dokorder MK-550

Connectivity

RCA Input/Output Connectors

DIN Input/Output Connector

Display

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Analog Needle Meters

Exterior

Orientation Right

Top Loading

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

4 Track / 2 Channel

Noise Reduction

Dolby-B Noise Reduction

Operation

Mechanical Transport Control

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabılity

Transport

Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

Mechanical Tape Loading

Auto Stop

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