Vector Research VCX-500 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Vector Research VCX-500 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Vector Research in 1978 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $560 and discontinued 4 years later in 1982.

The main features of the Vector Research VCX-500 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven 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 VCX-500 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the VCX-500 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the VCX-500 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. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

• Full Logic
• Sendust Head
• Two Motor