Realistic SCT-14 Cassette Deck

The Realistic SCT-14 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Realistic in 1977 and discontinued 4 years later in 1981.

The main features of the Realistic SCT-14 cassette deck are:, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, 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 Realistic SCT-14 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters.

Historic events

1977 Tandy Radio Shack released its version of a personal home computer called the TRS-80.

1978 The first satellite in the modern Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) is launched.

1979 Philips introduced the Video 2000-system (also known as 'Video Compact Cassette' or VCC)

1980 Dolby C Noise Reduction introduced by Dolby Laboratories.

1981 Dave Smith proposes the Universal Synthesizer Interface that would become the MIDI standard in 1983.

Features of Realistic SCT-14

Display

Analog Needle Meters

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Exterior

Top Loading

Orientation Right

Black Finish

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

4 Track / 2 Channel

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabilıty

Chrome Tape Capabilıty

Transport

Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

Mechanical Tape Loading

Auto Stop

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Realistic SCT-14 Cassette Deck

The Realistic SCT-14 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Realistic in 1977 and discontinued 4 years later in 1981.

Historic events

Features of Realistic SCT-14

Similar to Realistic SCT-14 from the period 1977 - 1981