I used to collect microcassette tape recorders, and I’d never knew of this. I did have a few minicassette recorders (and even the picocassette) but this orphan format is a totally new one to me! As much fun as it was, I don’t miss working on microcassette recorders. Unobtainable belts, flexible PCBs (usually corroded by forgotten batteries), leaky caps and parts the size of swiss watches.
The very first moment I see that the format is called "Micro Mini Cassette" I almost instinctively feel something's wrong with the naming, like two mutually exclusive terms are being put together. You know Mini>Micro>Nano>Pico and so on.
What you say makes sense, but really it’s milli>micro>nano, though as I say it makes sense because mini and milli sound similar and we do tend to use them for similar scales. But really it’s just “miniature”. It’s a microcassette, but it’s also miniature. In a sense, it’s more redundant than exclusive, I would argue. Miniaturisation is by necessity involved with something described as micro.
In your initial lineup I was sure it was the top left or the top right ones, as I could recall seeing all the others. Then you mentioned the top left was the subject of your previous video, which left my bet on the top right. Glad I was correct!
I have some Grundig Steno *Miniature cassette*’and recorded that kinda still works that hasn’t been covered into that video And the cassette size would fit the suite.
I have this exact unit but no micro tape, I've been wanting to take it apart to see what's inside but didn't want to damage it, now I don't have to. But where to find those little tapes!!! Interestingly even though mine is also MTC-10, the filter labeling is different, your appears to be part of the mold and also has "off", mine is silk screened in white and only has markings on the "FLTR" position, nothing for "off". Awesome video, thank you!
is it just me or did narrators back then sound more professional. Like on every old 50s, 60s, and 70s commercial they all have a similar characteristic somehow. The modern ones seem to talk sloppy on radio and tv and youtube now a days. Thats not a swing at you lol you actually sound like a oldschool professional radio narrator just record some training scrypt on a old format like that and it wouldn't sound out of place as a prop or something.
@@rikkardo71 ah thanks for correcting me. Didn't make a great deal of sense what I'd misunderstood especially when it appeared to move a similar speed to a regular cassette
So we'll be seeing this on Technmoan in the near future I guess! - interesting video thanks.
He did a video on them 6 years ago lol
Another reason why Sankyo is famous, they designed most cassette mechanisms for Nakamichi and provided dc motors to almost everyone else
Both ended up as computer storage too: The Philips P2000T had a mini cassette player, the Epson HX20 had a micro cassette player.
I used to collect microcassette tape recorders, and I’d never knew of this. I did have a few minicassette recorders (and even the picocassette) but this orphan format is a totally new one to me! As much fun as it was, I don’t miss working on microcassette recorders. Unobtainable belts, flexible PCBs (usually corroded by forgotten batteries), leaky caps and parts the size of swiss watches.
"Sankyo"
"You're welcome!"
Oh dear! I just ran across this one and I'm restoring it. If you'd like me to, I can scan the rear label of the machine. Mine is in great shape!
I used to live not too far from you! Love Record Exchange! They have EVERYTHING!
The very first moment I see that the format is called "Micro Mini Cassette" I almost instinctively feel something's wrong with the naming, like two mutually exclusive terms are being put together. You know Mini>Micro>Nano>Pico and so on.
What you say makes sense, but really it’s milli>micro>nano, though as I say it makes sense because mini and milli sound similar and we do tend to use them for similar scales. But really it’s just “miniature”. It’s a microcassette, but it’s also miniature. In a sense, it’s more redundant than exclusive, I would argue. Miniaturisation is by necessity involved with something described as micro.
I think this is the best designed micro cassette format. It's such a shame it didn't take off.
Wow! I had no idea how many business machines used 15/16 ;IPS.
SANKYO more commonly known for their music box movements.
I have a Philips mini cassette voice memo machine it's a very cool device, these mini tapes are very cute.
... another format. Yeah I see where things went wrong!
In your initial lineup I was sure it was the top left or the top right ones, as I could recall seeing all the others. Then you mentioned the top left was the subject of your previous video, which left my bet on the top right. Glad I was correct!
I have some Grundig Steno *Miniature cassette*’and recorded that kinda still works that hasn’t been covered into that video
And the cassette size would fit the suite.
"Simply Done" Anyone else think that's a horrible name for a battery?
Very like to watch rare technical devices :) greetings from Poland :)
Hello Poland! Thanks for watching!
Nice intro
In the 1970's and into the early 90's, my dad had a Sankyo STD-1410 cassette deck. I recorded a crap ton of tapes on that deck! Well made unit.
One of these units is not like the others...
Sanyo, Sankyo...
Narrator is highly reminiscent of Gary Owens.
So you’re out of St. Louis? I lived in Manchester back in the mid 70s
I have this exact unit but no micro tape, I've been wanting to take it apart to see what's inside but didn't want to damage it, now I don't have to. But where to find those little tapes!!! Interestingly even though mine is also MTC-10, the filter labeling is different, your appears to be part of the mold and also has "off", mine is silk screened in white and only has markings on the "FLTR" position, nothing for "off". Awesome video, thank you!
is it just me or did narrators back then sound more professional. Like on every old 50s, 60s, and 70s commercial they all have a similar characteristic somehow. The modern ones seem to talk sloppy on radio and tv and youtube now a days.
Thats not a swing at you lol you actually sound like a oldschool professional radio narrator just record some training scrypt on a old format like that and it wouldn't sound out of place as a prop or something.
I love the record exchange
15" per second. Isn't that the very high speed that makes high end reel 2 reels so good? Surprised to see that on such a small unit
He said 15/16 inches which corresponds to only 2,4 cm per second, comparing to 15ips or 38 cm/s for a reel to reel master tape
@@rikkardo71 ah thanks for correcting me. Didn't make a great deal of sense what I'd misunderstood especially when it appeared to move a similar speed to a regular cassette
Confused me too. I knew it wasn't correct because I suspected it to be half cassette speed. I'm more a 2.4 cm/s kind of guy. All those fractions 🤯🤭
Any idea how I can digitise micro cassette since the dictapohone doesn't have a headphone output ?
Purchase a handheld with headphone out.
you need to check out the 8 Bit Guy's channel and look for his format episode
Can you add the eBay link for the belt kit please?
Sankyo è robusto, il migliore
Where are Stenocassette of Grundig, Picocassette of JVC and NT of Sony ??
Sumitomo 3M = Scotch Japanese.
Nice machine, with great sound. But still not as cool as the mini record player.
3rd lol