Technical Details
Brand: Akai
Model:GX- 400 DSS
Category:Super High Fidelity (Reserved for top-end recorders)
Application:Consumer
Electronic:Solid State
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1974 - 1978
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB+1/2PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 4
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Quad
# Motors:
Auto Reverse?:Yes
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:15 ips: 20Hz to 27kHz ( 3dB)
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.035% at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 55 dB at +3 dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8 / 10
Additional Details
Description
The GX-400D- SS utilised the GX 400D PRO tape deck, featuring a dual capstan drive system with a self-lubricating AC servo motor and eddy current reel motors. It had
three tape-speeds: 3¾ , 7½ and 15 ips, auto shut off capability and a tape cueing function.
A four channel / two channel mode selector switch converted the recorder
from 4-channel surround sound to two channel stereo and in addition, ‘Quadra-Sync’
allowed instant monitoring of any existing track whilst recording on any
other track (similar to the TEAC simulsync system).
Auto-reverse was selectable in two channel stereo mode with an auto-repeat
function being available when the recorder was operating in four-channel
mode.
Normal and low noise tapes could be selected via a switch. The unit came
in a silver or black finish (the latter having blue VU meters similar
to the GX 260D).
Additional Info
Crosstalk: better than 45dB / Semi-conductors: 95 transistors, 88 diodes, and 4 ICs / Rewind speed: within 120 seconds for 2400ft / Dimensions: 23.2 x 18 x 9.5″ (590 x 457 x 240mm ) / Weight: 68.6 lbs (31.2 kg) / quarter-track, 4 channel stereo and half-track, 2 channel stereo