Akai GX-6
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Full Logic Metal Tape 3 Head

This Akai GX-6 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1986 with a recommended retail price of USD $530.

The main features of the Akai GX-6 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal 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 GX-6 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the GX-6 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the GX-6 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-6 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.

Compact Cassette
  • Super GX Heads
  • IPLS (Instant Program Locating System)

Historic events

1986 IBM unveils the PC Convertible, the first laptop computer.

Features of Akai GX-6

Connectors
Connectivity
Headphones
Display
Display
Digital Peak-Reading Meters Peak Hold 4-Digıt Digital Counter
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left Black Finish Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
LC-OFC Head 3 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction MPX Filter Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Timer Recording/Playback Record Mute Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Feet
Shock Absorbtion
Anti Vibration Chassis
Limited Finish
Special Finish
Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Automatic Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Slack-Tape Takeup Mechanical Tape Loading Dual-Capstan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) 3x Motor Mechanism

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