Akai GX-7 Stereo Cassette Deck
This Akai GX-7 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1983 with a list price of USD $400.
The main features of the Akai GX-7 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, dual capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck.
Level meters used on the GX-7 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the GX-7 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Dolby C-type used in the GX-7 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the GX-7 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied.
- Closed Loop Double Capstan
- DC Amplifier
- Super GX Heads
- 3 Head System
- IPLS (Instant Program Locating System)
- Direct Drive
Historic events
Features of Akai GX-7
Headphones
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Linear Tape Counter
4-Digıt Digital Counter
DC-Coupled Amplifier
Record Protection
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Cassette Back Lighting
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Music Scan
Full Logic Transport Control
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Intro Scan
Auto Monitor
Auto-Space
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Memory Play
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Headphone Volume Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Direct Drive (Capsŧan)
Dual-Capstan Transport
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