Akai - 4000-DB Dolby - 4 track Reel to reel deck 18 cm

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Akai 4000-DB Dolby four-track reel-to-reel tape recorder, weight 18 kg, in excellent physical condition and tested and working, includes refurbished unit and an extra item, total of 3 items.

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Description from the seller

Rare! as good as new, good working Akai 3-head with Dolby.

Direct monitoring possible.
SOS function for echo effect. And Dolby
This machine is optically and technical excellent
Plays, spins and records fine.
All Contacts cleaned inside, wheels cleaned. Mechanics lubricated.
Clean in and outside.
Heads are cleaned, and demagnetized.
The 7,5” adapter pully is still present.
Sounds excellent!

The aluminum reels are included, they sound good, but best results with new tape.

Carefully shipped

The Akai 4000DB is a four-track, two-channel stereo reel to reel tape recorder for use with 7" reels.

The employment of a highly efficient induction motor and boldly designed flywheel in the 4000DB results in stable tape travel and reduced wow and flutter.

This feature coupled with a three head system including Akai's one-micron gap playback head assures clear playback sound.


SPECS:

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel
Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x SSM-1 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: 50dB
Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
Crosstalk: 50dB
Input: 70mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.8mV (mic)
Output: 1.228V (line), 0.4V (DIN
Dimensions: 406 x 314 x 194mm
Weight: 18 Kg


Carefully shipped

Rare! as good as new, good working Akai 3-head with Dolby.

Direct monitoring possible.
SOS function for echo effect. And Dolby
This machine is optically and technical excellent
Plays, spins and records fine.
All Contacts cleaned inside, wheels cleaned. Mechanics lubricated.
Clean in and outside.
Heads are cleaned, and demagnetized.
The 7,5” adapter pully is still present.
Sounds excellent!

The aluminum reels are included, they sound good, but best results with new tape.

Carefully shipped

The Akai 4000DB is a four-track, two-channel stereo reel to reel tape recorder for use with 7" reels.

The employment of a highly efficient induction motor and boldly designed flywheel in the 4000DB results in stable tape travel and reduced wow and flutter.

This feature coupled with a three head system including Akai's one-micron gap playback head assures clear playback sound.


SPECS:

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel
Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x SSM-1 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: 50dB
Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
Crosstalk: 50dB
Input: 70mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.8mV (mic)
Output: 1.228V (line), 0.4V (DIN
Dimensions: 406 x 314 x 194mm
Weight: 18 Kg


Carefully shipped

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
4000-DB Dolby - 4 track
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Nr of items
3
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Refurbished
Weight
18 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
The NetherlandsVerified
5425
Objects sold
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