A few photos and info about this unique and classy analog gem, the AKAI GX-635D Gold Limited Edition R2R tape machine. Photos by John Prestoza in Japan.
Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
- Heads: 2 x GX record, 2 x GX playback, 2 x erase
- Motor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan
- Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel
- Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
- Wow and flutter: 0.04% (7 1⁄2 ips)
- Frequency response: 30Hz to 27kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 62dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
- Crosstalk: 40dB
- Input: 70mV (line), 2mV (DIN), 0.25mV (mic)
- Output: 0.775V (line), 0.3V (DIN)
- Dimensions: 440 x 483 x 256mm