Akai GX-65

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Akai
• Model: GX-65
• Type: Stereo 4-track 2-channel
• Years of manufacture: 1989 - 1990
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black, Silver (see photo below)
• Remote control: optional RC-G95 according to manual; commercially enclosed RC-G65
• Power consumption:
• Dimensions: 425 x 137 x 353mm
• Weight: 5,5kg
• Auto-Reverse: no
• Original price approx.: 850 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 1

LINE: 70mV / 47kΩ

• Number of outputs: 2
  • LINE: 388mV / 2kΩ
  • Headphones: 6.3 mm jack socket, 1.3mV (8Ω), volume adjustable

Specifications

• Audio heads:
  • 1x LC-OFC SGX Super GX sound head for playback.
  • 1x LC-OFC SGX Super GX sound head for recording
  • 1x erase head x1
• Motors:
  • 1x Electronic speed controlled DC motor for drive shaft drive.
  • 1x DC motor for coil drive
• Synchronous fluctuations: 0.035% WRMS, 0.06% (DIN).
• Belt types: Normal (Type I), CrO2 (Type II), Metal (Type IV).
• Frequency response:
  • Type I: 15 - 19,000 Hz (±3dB).

Type II: 15 - 19,000 Hz (±3dB) Type IV: 15 - 21,000 Hz (±3dB)

• Distortion factor: <0.7%
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 57dB (measured over tape at recording peak level).
  • Dolby NR Type B: improved by 5dB at 1kHz, 10dB above 5kHz
  • Dolby NR Type C: improved by 15dB at 500Hz, 20dB at 1kHz to 10kHz
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: B and C , Dolby HX-Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Sound muting during recording: yes
• Insert blanks: yes (from 4 seconds length)
• Real-time counter: yes (zero reset from all functions, auto stop, auto start, auto repeat from memory/zero)
• Timer: yes (start or record)

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
  • Akai GX-R 35
  • Akai GX-65
  • Akai GX-75
  • Akai GX-95

• Previous model: GX-6
• Successor model: Akai GX-65 MK II
• Criticized by the testers (stereo) with the GX-65 as well as with many other devices an abrasion of normal tapes by the erase head. This has been eliminated in the successor model.

With infinitely variable BIAS control, rear band control for direct monitoring during recording, double capstan drive.

• The wear-free sound heads are standard at Akai.

Pictures

• Picture: Akai GX-65

• Picture: Akai GX-65

Reviews

• Stereo 1/1990: Approaching top class, good, 1 star: "uncoloured, stable sound image - free of hoarseness thanks to double-capstan technology."

• Stereoplay 1/1990: Top class II - at that time the highest class for cassette decks, sound: very good, equipment: very good, TESTSIEGER).

• Audio 5/1990: top class, 70 points, 3 ears ( very good at that time).