MR2

About the MR2

The Nakamichi MR-2 is a 2-head professional cassette deck that was first introduced in 1986 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $700 and discontinued in 1994. It features a belt-driven single-capstan transport with a microprocessor-controlled cam motor that performs mechanical functions with minimal noise, heat, and vibration. The deck includes a mechanical 3-digit tape counter with memory stop, full-logic transport controls, and manual tape type selection for normal, chrome, and metal tapes. It has digital peak reading level meters, switchable MPX filter to prevent false triggering from FM stereo broadcasts, pitch control for playback speed adjustment, and a headphone jack for private listening. The MR-2 connects to other audio components via RCA or 1/4 inch cables and supports both playback and recording functions.