Akai GX-646

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Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Akai
  • Model: GX-646
  • Type: Auto-Reverse tape machine
  • Years of manufacture: 1981 - 1984
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver, Black
  • Remote control: yes, RC-90 wired
  • Power consumption: 75 W
  • Dimensions: 440 x 483 x 256 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 21 kg
  • Original price approx.: 2'000 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Microphone 0.25 mV (5.0 kOhm) 2x 6.3 jack.
    • Line 70 mV
    • DIN 2.0 mV
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line 0.775 V at 0 VU
    • DIN 0.3 V
    • Headphone 6.3 mm jack


Technical Data

  • Max. coil diameter: 26,8 cm
  • Drive: 3 motors

AC Servo Motor for Capstan-drive 1x AC Eddy current Motor for Reel 2x

  • Heads: 6x

2x GX heads recording

    • 2x GX heads playback
    • 2x erase heads
  • Tracks: Quarter track, 2-channel, stereo
  • Tape speeds:
    • 19.0 cm/ s ± 0.8 %
    • 9,5 cm/ s ± 1,0 %
  • Synchronisation fluctuations:
    • <0.03 % WRMS, 0.07 % DIN 45500 at 19.0 cm/ s
    • <0.04 % WRMS, 0.09 % DIN 45500 at 9.5 cm/ s
  • Frequency response:
    • 25 - 33,000 Hz ± 3 dB at 19.0 cm/ s

25 - 26,000 Hz ± 3 dB (0 VU)

    • 25 - 25,000 Hz ± 3 dB at 9.5 cm/ s
    • 25 - 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB (0 VU)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: <65 dB at 19.0 cm/ s (DIN45500)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: ~60 dB
  • Distortion factor: <0.4 % at 19.0 cm/ s
  • Equalization:
  • Crosstalk attenuation:
  • Cancellation attenuation:
  • Premagnetization and extinction frequency:


Special Features

  • Auto-Reverse
  • Pitch Control
  • Timer Start
  • Bias Adjust
  • Auto Mute


Remarks


Pictures

  • Image: Akai GX-646

Akai GX-646-1.jpg


Reviews

Links

  • External link to website "The Vintage Knob": [[1]]