Akai GXC-740D Cassette Deck
This Akai GXC-740D is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1976 with a list price of USD $495.
The main features of the Akai GXC-740D are: 3 heads and no off-tape monitoring to save production cost, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven dual-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-740D are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable GXC-740D transport function selection.
To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the GXC-740D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the GXC-740D requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. 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 GXC-740D filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
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.
- Double Capstan
- Glass & X'Tal Ferrite Head
- ADR System (Automatic Distortion Reduction System)
- GX Heads
- Three Head
Historic events
Features of Akai GXC-740D
400Hz Test Tone
Manual Level Calibration
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Record
Peak Indicator
Dolby B
Tape Run Indicator
Cassette Back Lighting
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Double Dolby NR Circuits
Memory Stop
Mechanical Transport Control
Alternating Current
Microphone Level Adjust (Left/Right)
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Mix Line + Microphone Signals
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
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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