Reel to Reel recorder M8

Akai Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1960 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 229288

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110/220 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Power out
  • 2 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
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  • Model: Reel to Reel recorder M8 - Akai Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 340 x 226 x 510 mm / 13.4 x 8.9 x 20.1 inch
  • Notes
  • Reel-to-reel tape recorder, stereo; identical to Roberts Electronics model 770X, except for reverse rewind play stop knobs and loudspeaker position (at top on Akai-M8 and at side on Roberts 770X).

    Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
    Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
    Motor: 2 speed hysteresis synchronous
    Reel size: up to 7 inch reel
    Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8,  3 3⁄4,  7 1⁄2 ips
    Wow and flutter: 0.15% (7 1⁄2 ips)
    Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
    Signal to Noise Ratio: 40dB
    Total harmonic distortion: 2%
    Crosstalk: 53dB
    Output: 0.8V (line)
    Speakers: 2 x 4"

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 21.5 kg / 47 lb 5.7 oz (47.357 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Rudie Dorrepaal. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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