Hitachi D-550 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
This Hitachi D-550 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Hitachi in 1977 with a recommended retail price of USD $220.
The main features of the Hitachi D-550 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes.
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 D-550 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable D-550 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the D-550 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
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Features of Hitachi D-550
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
DIN Input/Output Connector
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Line / Mic Input Select
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
3-Position Equalization Selector
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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