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Brand: Akai

Model:X-300

Category:Mid High Fidelity

Application:Consumer

Electronics:Solid State

Equalization:NAB

Country of Manufacture:Japan

Release dates:1966 - 1969

Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB

Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15

Max Reel Size("): 10.5"

Number of heads: 4

Dimension: 13½ " (H) x 16¼ " (W) x 9" (D) (340 x 410 x 230 mm)

Head Composition: Permalloy

Head Configuration: Stereo

# Motors: 3

Voltage(s): 110-120v

Outputs: RCA

Frequency Response:30 to 24,000 cps ± 3db at 7½ ips. 30 to 18,000 cps ± 3db at 3¾ ips

Wow and Flutter:0.05% RMS at 7½ ips. 0.085% RMS at 3¾ ips

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 47 db

Sound quality rating:6 / 10

Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10

Weight: 46.9 lbs. (21.3 kg)

Additional Details

Description

The X300 was the first recorder from Akai to accommodate 10½ ” reels as standard. Earlier models could take the larger reels but needed special outrigger adaptor kits. As the name suggests, the cross-field bias system was employed and in addition, the X-300 had separate record and playback heads.
Other features included: three independent motors, hysteresis synchronous capstan drive, fast forward and reverse at 45 seconds for 1200ft of tape. Large, positive feel metal piano-key button for transport function and an excellent frequency response.
The X-300 was a professional deck and priced accordingly.

Additional Info

Price when new (UK) £194
Track system Half-track stereo (quarter-track model also available)
Heads Four: record, playback, erase and cross-field bias
Motors Hysteresis synchronous 2 speed motor for direct drive capstan, two 4-pole induction motors for fast forward and rewind.
Maximum Reel Size 10½ inches
Tape Speeds 3¾ , 7½ & 15 (optional) ips
Wow & Flutter (playback only) Less than 0.05% RMS at 7½ ips; less than 0.085% RMS at 3¾ ips
Frequency Response
30 to 24,000 cps ± 3db at 7½ ips; 30 to 18,000 cps ± 3db at 3¾ ips
Signal to noise ratio better than 47 db
Timing Accuracy ± 0.3% at all tape speeds
Distortion Within 4.0% 1,000 cps 0 VU at 10 watts. (total harmonic).
Crosstalk less than -82 db (monaural), less than -45 db (stereo).
Rewind speed 45 seconds for 1,200 feet tape at 50 cycles; 36 seconds at 60 cycles
Bias frequency 90 Khz
Audio output power 25 watts per channel (music power), 20 watts undistorted per channel
Speaker(s) 6 x4″ oval, wide range speakers, one for each channel
Semiconductors 26 transistors, 5 diodes, 1 rectifier
Input level MIC – more than 0.5 mV; Line – more than 50mV.
Dimensions 13½ ” (H) x 16¼ ” (W) x 9″ (D) (340 x 410 x 230 mm)
Weight 46.9 lbs. (21.3 kg)

Half-track stereo (quarter-track model also available)

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