WM-501

WML ID #48

Manufacturer Sony

Model WM-501

Together 8

Year 1987

Made in Japan

Initial price 25000 ¥

Technical details, specifications

Battery 1AA

Available colors black red white

Dimensions 107.5*74.7* 21 mm (169 cm³) 3D size

Weight 190 gr

Window yes

Frame

plastic

Case

metal

Carry Case

Expandable no

External compartment yes

Tape selector Manual switch

Waterproof no

Speaker no

Frequency range 20-15000 Hz

FMax output 2x4.5 mW

Functions

DC in yes

Record by input no

Record by int mic no

Cue no

Balance (L/R) no

Phone type 3

Equalizer no

Auto volume no

Auto reverse yes

AMS no

Blank skip no

Logic control no

Hold lock yes

Bass so-megabass

Noise reduction Dolby B NR

Radio no

Radio tuner none

Remote control no

Wireless headphone no

Indicator led

Description

This walkman became famous through its monkey commercials. Known in the US and Canada as the WM-601.

Support for putting the gumstick battery into the mainframe, so it can play without the need for an extra battery box, and achieve the size of a tape cartridge. With a new deep bass DBB sound (dynamic, basic, and enhanced) and an amorphous head, the charging time is reduced to 1 hour.