Hitachi D-22s MkII Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

The Hitachi D-22s MkII is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Hitachi in 1980 and discontinued 5 years later in 1985.

The main features of the Hitachi D-22s MkII cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and 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 Hitachi D-22s MkII cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Hitachi D-22s MkII transport function selection.

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.