Technical Details
Brand: Akai
Model:X-IV
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1965 - 1968
Original Price: $137
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 5"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 10 x 9½ x 4" (254 x 241 x 102mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:7½ ips: 40 - 25kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.16% at 7½ ips, 0.17% at 3¾ ips 0.28% at 1 ips & 0.35% at 5
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Weight: 12½ lbs (5.7kg)
Additional Details
Description
A four-speed, quarter-track stereo mains/battery recorder with a 5″ spool capability and the Akai Crossfield head system. The X-IV had an audio output of 2 watts per channel and a single internal 5-inch elliptical speaker.
This unit was sold in the USA as the Roberts 6000.
Additional Info
Price When New UK £137
Heads Three – erase, record/playback and Crossfield bias
Motors One deviationless micro motor
Tape Speeds 7½ , 3¾ , 1
and 15/16 ips
Frequency Response ( 3dB) 7½ ips: 40Hz – 25kHz – 3¾ ips: 40Hz – 17kHz – 1 ips: 30Hz – 11kHz – 15/16 ips: 30 – 5.5kHz
Wow & Flutter 0.16% at 7½ ips, 0.17% at 3¾ ips
0.28% at 1 ips & 0.35% at 5/16 ips
Rewind Speed 1 minute 15 seconds for 600ft
Dimensions 10 x 9½ x 4″ (254 x 241 x 102mm)
Weight 12½ lbs (5.7kg)