Atari XL12 Tape Recoreder [Архив] - Speccy

ZEman

31.03.2012, 18:57

ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/faqs/atari-8-bit/faq

Subject: 3.2) What other cassette recorders can I use with my Atari?

Thanks to Tomasz Krasuski for his help on the XCA12, CA12, XL12, XC13

Unlike other microcomputer systems of the time period, only Atari-specific
cassette tape recorders could be used with Atari 8-bit computers. Several
such peripherals were produced:

Compu-Mate Computer Data Recorder by General Electric (GE, G.E.)
- 3-5148A (unit) / 3-5156 (box)
- 3-5149A Atari/Commodore Interface Module (IFM)
- 1st data cable: Data Recorder <-> IFM Interface or Data Recorder <-> C64
- 2nd data cable: IFM Interface <-> Atari computer SIO connector
- Monophonic -- No support for audio track as supported by other program
recorders for the Atari
- No second SIO port - must be at end of SIO chain.
- Battery operated or uses an external power supply
- switch on the bottom, Atari or "All other computers".
- more info: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128505
- pics: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/161936-atari-1010-problem/

Phonemark PM-4401A Data Recorder
- Source design of the Atari XC12, as well as at least some of the various
Atari XC12 clones listed in this section
- Power - plugs directly into wall, (240v, 50Hz) and has a captive power lead
in addition to the SIO lead.
- pic and more info:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phonemark-Atari-Data-Recorder.jpg

Datamark DM-6402A Program Recorder
- Clone of the Atari XC12
- Box: "Datacorder Unit"
- Also rebranded as Datamark XG12 ?

Datamark XG12
- Bottom: "Datacorder"
- Clone of the Atari XC12
- Rebranded Datamark DM-6402A ?
- Photos and more information in this AtariAge Forums thread:
http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128505

Taihaho Computer Cassette
- Clone of the Atari XC12
- Photos in this AtariAge Forums thread:
www.atariage.com/forums/topic/165991-atari-410-vsatari-410-1010xc1112-too/

XCA12
- by California Access (brand of LDW), although branding was invisible
- Atari-licensed clone of the Atari XC12, very popular in Poland
- Utilized parts supplied by Atari, after Atari discontinued their own XC12
- Would be replaced by the CA12 once Atari parts supply ran dry
- Made in Taiwan
- Info/Photo: http://atariki.krap.pl/index.php/XCA12
- Box (very small pic): http://img.archiwumallegro.pl/?876820703

California Access CA12 Program Recorder (box: "CA-12")(brand of LDW)
- Atari-licensed clone of the Atari XC12, very popular in Poland
- Replacement for the XCA12, produced without assistance from Atari
- Based on the Phonemark PM-4401A
- Printed circuit board has the markings "P.M." "4401-5" "REVB"
- "For Atari Computer"
- Made in Taiwan
- Info/Photo: http://atariki.krap.pl/index.php/CA12
- Box: http://www.aceton.pl/images/105338.jpg

XL12 Program Recorder
- Atari XC12 clone. Manufacturer????????
- Some have the label "For Atari" while others carry no brand at all
- Sold (primarily?) in Czechoslovakia and Chile; uncommon in Poland
- Box #1: http://jpecher.sweb.cz/pic/sbirka.jpg
- Box #2: http://www.old-computers.com/museum/photos/Atari_800xe_Boxes_s1.jpg
- Made in Taiwan
- Video tour:
http://estamosconectados.canal13.cl/cgi-bin/index.exe/EnOrbita/358181

XC13, by ????
- A relabeled Atari XC12 with a built-in "Turbo 2000" modificaton
- Sold in Czechoslovakia. (not sold in Poland)
- Tomasz Krasuski writes (Feb.11): "I'm not sure whether it was produced by
the local Atari importer or by some independent company, but the turbo
modification was installed locally in CZ."
- Exists????? Pics wanted!

по сути клон XC12 отличается только дизайном.