Philips N2221

This Philips N2221 is a mono cassette deck, it was first sold by Philips in 1972 and discontinued 4 years later in 1976.

The main features of the Philips N2221 are: 2 heads, tape type selection and capable of handling 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.

Mechanical transport controls for reliable N2221 transport function selection.

To make live recordings this deck has a single microphone input to connect a microphone with a DIN connector. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a cable and recording from a source by a cable.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1972 Intel releases the 8008 chip. An 8-bit processor that becomes the foundation for future personal computers.
1973 Computer graphics are used for the first time in the Motion Picture Industry when the movie "Westworld" is produced.
1974 DuPont introduces chromium dioxide (CrO2) cassette tape.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 The first digital sampling synthesiser was the Computer Music Melodian

Features of Philips N2221

Connectors
Connectivity
DIN Microphone Connector DIN Input/Output Connector
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Right Top Loading Black Finish
Compact Cassette
General
Portable Built-in Monitor Speaker Mono
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control Speaker Volume Control
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current Battery Powered
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Auto Record Level
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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