Realistic SCT-84

Little is documented about the Realistic SCT-84 beyond its listing in period equipment directories. The record shows a double cassette deck, sold through Radio Shack, with Dolby B and C noise reduction, synchro-start dubbing, and a bias control (HiFI-Stereo, 1990, p.123).

The same directory gives a frequency response of 20,000 Hz ±3 dB (metal tape), a signal-to-noise ratio of 64 dB with Dolby B and 73 dB with Dolby C, and wow and flutter rated at 0.035% (HiFI-Stereo, 1990, p.123). The deck measured 17½ × 4½ × 12 inches and weighed 11.5 pounds. No production years have been confirmed. The transport mechanism, head configuration and internal design are undocumented beyond that brief entry. The Archive would welcome any additional information.

• Type: Double cassette deck
• Noise reduction: Dolby B, Dolby C
• Features: Synchro-start dubbing, bias control
• Frequency response: 20,000 Hz ±3 dB (metal)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 64 dB (Dolby B), 73 dB (Dolby C)
• Wow and flutter: 0.035%
• Dimensions: 17½ × 4½ × 12 in
• Weight: 11.5 lb
• Original price: $449

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