Akai GX-65 specifications

Brand : Akai

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manufacturer: Akai
model: GX-65
type: Stereo 4-track, 2-channel
year of construction: 1989 - 1990
Made in Japan
color: Black, silver (see below photo)
remote control: optional RC-G95 according to the instructions; in the trade included RC-G65
power consumption:
dimensions: 425 x 137 x 353 mm
weight: 5.5 kg
Auto-Reverse: no
factory price approx.: 850 DM

number of outputs: 2
- LINE: 388mV / 2kΩ
- headphones: 6.3 mm Jack socket, 1.3 mV (8Ω), Adjustable volume

heads:
- 1x LC-OFC SGX Super GX head for the playback
- 1x LC-OFC SGX Super GX head for recording
- 1x erase head x1
motor:
- 1x Electronically speed controlled DC motor for drive shafts-drive
- 1x DC motor for reel drive
flutter: 0.035% of WRMS , 0,06% (DIN)
Band modes: Normal (type I), CrO2 (type II), metal (type IV)
frequency response:
- type I: 15 - 19.000 Hz (±3dB)
- type II: 15 - 19.000 Hz (±3dB)
- type IV: 15 - 21.000 Hz (±3dB)
total harmonic distortion: <0,7%
signal-to-noise ratio:
- 57dB (on tape with recording measured peak level)
- Dolby NR Type B: improved by 5dB at 1kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz
- Dolby NR Type C: improved to 15dB at 500Hz, 20dB at 1kHz to 10kHz
Auto-Reverse: no
title search: no
Dolby B and C , Dolby HX-Pro
MPX-Filter : Yes
Fader: no
Pitch-control: no
CD Synchro recording: no

audio mute when recording: Yes
empty
real-time counter: Yes (Zero-Reset all functions, auto stop, auto start, auto repeat from Memory/Null) insert set: Yes (from 4 seconds length)
Timer: Yes (Start or recording)

Other models from the same series:
- Akai GX-R 35
- Akai GX-65
- Akai GX-75
- Akai GX-95

previous model: GX-6
successor model: Akai GX-65 MK II
abrasion from Normal volumes by the erase head was criticized by the testers (Stereo), the GX-65 as is the case with many other devices. This has been eliminated in the successor model.
With stepless BIAS control, backband control for direct listening during recording, double capstan drive.
The wear-free sound heads are standard at Akai .