Technical Details
Brand: Akai
Model:GX-400 DSS
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
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
Dimension: 18 x 23.25 x 9.5" (457 x 590 x 240mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Quad
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:Yes
Voltage(s): 100v Japan, 110-120v, 220-240v
Outputs: RCA, DIN, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:20Hz to 27kHz (3dB) at 15 ips
Wow and Flutter:0.035% at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:55 dB at +3 dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8/ 10
Weight: 69 Lbs. - 31.2 Kg.
Additional Details
Description
The GX-400D- SS utilized 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