Realistic SCT-7
Dolby B NR Auto Reverse

This Realistic SCT-7 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Realistic in 1975 with a recommended retail price of USD $320.

The main features of the Realistic SCT-7 cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, 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. 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-7 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Realistic SCT-7 transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Realistic SCT-7 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1975 Sony launched the Betamax videocassette recording format.

Features of Realistic SCT-7

Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Top Loading Wood Case
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Mechanical Transport Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Reverse Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading

Similar to Realistic SCT-7 from the period 1975