Exploring a SounDesign Radio Recorder

SounDesign was an inexpensive audio brand so its equipment wasn't high quality. This recorder was apparently part of a "system" that included a matching record player (photos included). That's probably why there is a 12V output jack on the back. The dubbing/play deck doesn't work properly and microphone recording is horrible but the radio works fine and the record/play deck works well as demonstrated.

[@douglasallen9428]

I actually used to have a Soundesign stereo system like this one, though mine actually had a CD player as well! Mine was a model number 5999BLK from 1990 which I bought at the thrift store a year or two ago, but I ultimately got rid of it due to the fact that the CD player completely crapped out on it, as well as the AM tuner.

[@dmcintosh1967]

That dc output was for the matching turntable that went with the unit.

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

Either the deck deck needs a new belt or a new/repaired pause flywheel.

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

Is that what was also used to record talk shows via slow speed?

[@chezsnailez]

Seriously... you gotta upload that Walker tape... Just no amount of Google-Fu is finding it...