Akai - 4000DB Reel to reel audio

The Akai 4000DB is a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder produced between 1975 and 1979. It features a 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system and supports reel sizes up to 7 inches. The device operates at tape speeds of 3¾ and 7½ inches per second (ips), offering a frequency response ranging from 30Hz to 24kHz at the higher speed. The signal-to-noise ratio is approximately 70dB, and total harmonic distortion is around 1%


There are 2 akai reels showed on the pictures, but these reels are not including the auction. Its just for display, and the lot is only the akai 4000db tape recorder without reels.

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system

Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x 4-pole induction

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (7 1⁄2 ips)

Frequency response: 30Hz to 23kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 55dB

Total harmonic distortion: 1%

Crosstalk: 40dB

Input: 70mV (line), 0.4mV (mic)

Output: 0.775V (line)

Semiconductors: 27 x transistors, 2 x FET, 4 x IC, 17 x diodes

Dimensions: 406 x 325 x 196mm

Weight: 12kg

To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands