Sony WM-D6C Walkman Professional / Stereo Cassette-Corder - Perfect with the following original accessories: dedicated Sony ECM-909A Stereo Microphone & Electret Microphone Lavaliere - Perfect is a used item in excellent condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £1,837. It is offered by Petronel 's Gear Locker through Reverb. It is in our Microphones category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 28 September 2026 and last saw it on 9 November 2026. It has been seen 32 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.
From the seller
Perfect unit of one Walkman Professional Sony WM-D6C, clean, calibrated to the factory specifications.
It comes with the following original Sony Accessories:
Sony Microphone Model ECM-909A
Lavaliere Electret Microphone
Sony Original Strap
The Sony WM-D6C, also known as the Walkman Professional, is widely regarded by audiophiles and audio engineers as the greatest portable cassette recorder ever made.
Introduced in 1984 and produced until 2002, this iconic "brick" bridged the gap between pocket convenience and studio-grade master recording.
Key Technical Specifications:
The WM-D6C stands out because its engineering specifications matched those of full-sized, high-end home cassette decks.
Quartz-Locked Disc Drive: Unlike standard Walkmans that used rubber belts prone to stretching and speed drift, the WM-D6C features a quartz-controlled motor that drives the capstan directly via a rubber ring. This keeps wow and flutter down to an incredible 0.04% WRMS, making the playback immune to pitch changes while walking or moving.
Dolby C Noise Reduction: It was the first portable recorder to integrate Dolby C alongside Dolby B. This custom Sony microchip circuit provided a massive 20dB of noise reduction at high frequencies.
True Line-In and Line-Out: It features dedicated 3.5mm line jacks that bypass the internal microphone preamp. This allowed bootleggers, journalists, and musicians to pull crystal-clear analog audio straight from live mixing boards.
Tape Support: Features a manual tape selector supporting Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome/CrO₂), and Type IV (Metal) tapes for both playback and recording.
Power & Performance: Powered by 4 AA batteries or a 6V DC adapter. It includes a 5-LED VU peak meter to adjust recording levels manually.
