Akai M8 Reel to Reel 1963

Akai M-8
Reel to Reel Tape Recorder (1963)

Akai M-8
akai m-8 tape recorder
Description
The Akai M-8 is a reel to reel tape recorder with cross-field biasing system and all valve amplification.

Specifications
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"

Valve complement: 2 x EF86, 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 6BQ5, 2 x 6X4, 1 x 6AR5

Dimensions: 510 x 340 x 226mm

Weight: 21.5kg