Akai GXC-706D Stereo Cassette Deck
This Akai GXC-706D is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1979 with a recommended retail price of USD $300.
The main features of the Akai GXC-706D are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the GXC-706D are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable GXC-706D transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the GXC-706D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
- Glass & X'Tal Ferrite Head
- GX Heads
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Features of Akai GXC-706D
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Peak Indicator
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Line / Mic Input Select
Mechanical Transport Control
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right)
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Headphone Volume Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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