Dokorder MK-50 Cassette Deck

The Dokorder MK-50 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Dokorder in 1974 with a list price of USD $200 and discontinued 5 years later in 1979.

The main features of the Dokorder MK-50 cassette deck 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 Dokorder MK-50 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Dokorder MK-50 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Dokorder MK-50 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.