Sharp RT-1199 Stereo Cassette Deck

This Sharp RT-1199 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Sharp in 1979 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $270 and discontinued 2 years later in 1981.

The main features of the Sharp RT-1199 cassette deck are:, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

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 Sharp RT-1199 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Sharp RT-1199 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.