Realistic SCP-1

This Realistic SCP-1 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Realistic in 1973 with a list price of USD $50 and discontinued 2 years later in 1975.

The main features of the Realistic SCP-1 cassette deck are: 1 head, 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 center 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 Realistic SCP-1 transport function selection.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1973 Computer graphics are used for the first time in a Motion Picture Industry for the movie Westworld.
1974 Intel releases the 8080 processor, the 8-bit successor to the original 8008.
1975 Sony launched the Betamax videocassette recording format.

Features of Realistic SCP-1

Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Top Loading Orientation Center Wood Case Black Finish
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
1 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop

Similar to Realistic SCP-1 from the period 1973 - 1975