Vector Research VCX-650 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Vector Research VCX-650 is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Vector Research in 1984 with a list price of USD $450 and discontinued 2 years later in 1986.

The main features of the Vector Research VCX-650 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, electronic tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal 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 VCX-650 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the VCX-650 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby C-type used in the VCX-650 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The three-head configuration of the VCX-650 requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. To further maintain recording accuracy, the VCX-650 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the VCX-650 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

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.

• Computer Controlled
• 3 Motor
• 3 Head