Dolby C logo Dolby B NR

The Nakamichi RD-450 is a auto-reverse stereo car cassette/tuner with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Nakamichi in 1987 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $495 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Nakamichi RD-450 are: 1 head.

Dolby C-type used in the RD-450 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1987 The brand AKAI is no longer used and is replaced by A&D in Japan when merged by Mitsubishi
1988 Boeing 747-400's first flight

Features of Nakamichi RD-450

Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
1 Head Desiǥn
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Power
Power Requirements
External DC Power Supply
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Tone Control Loudness Balance Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
2-Position Equalization Selector
Transport
Transport
Auto Reverse Auto Shutoff

Similar to Nakamichi RD-450 from the period 1987 - 1988