WM-75

WML ID #28

Manufacturer: Sony

Model: WM-75

Series: Sports

Together: 7

Year: 1985

Made in: Japan

Technical details, specifications

Battery

Colors: red blue (dark) yellow/gold

Dimensions: 110*83*33 mm (301 cm³)3D size

Window: yes

Frame: metal

Case: plastic

Carry: clip

Expandable: no

Tape selector: Manual switch

Waterproof: drop proof

Speaker: no

Functions

Record by input: no

Record by int mic: no

Hotline mode: yes

Cue: no

Balance (L/R): no

Equalizer: no

Auto volume no

Auto reverse: yes

AMS no

Blank skip no

Logic control: no

Noise reduction: Dolby B NR

Radio: no

Remote control: no

Wireless headphone: no

Indicator: led

Description

The smallest, compact “Sports” model from the series.

This "Sports" model was compact, but far from basic. As one of the smallest models in the series, one might expect it would be fairly simple, though this was not true. Features such as Dolby B NR, switchable auto-reverse, metal tape compatibility and dual headphone sockets were all included, and the mechanism was of high quality all-metal construction.

As was usual for the Sports models, the WM-75 was splash resistant, with waterproof controls and rubber seals at all openings. The common practice of fitting some of the smaller switches, those for tape selection, reverse mode and Dolby NR, along with the battery holder, inside the cassette compartment was also followed.

The design of the cassette viewing window in the style of a ship’s porthole was a humorous touch, but, as if to balance this with a little practicality, the metal plated rim was raised. This, along with two silver studs at the bottom of the cassette door, protected the finish against scratches if the machine was placed face down.Via walkmancentral