Akai 1710W Mignon Stereo Tape Recorder
Creating a delightful mood of stereo music around you
New compact style with oil-finished wooden cabinet complements your hi-fi set or other furniture
Rugged construction assures trouble-free operation
Tape cleaner keeps tape and heads free of dust and Oxide powder, and prevents annoying tape squeak.
Outstanding features
4-track stereo/monaural recording and playback
3 Speed, 1-7/8; 3-3/4 and 7-1/2 ips (15 ips optimal)
Shield type head for high s/n
Two lever system ensures dependable and durable operation
Track selector for simple selection between stereo and monaural
Automatic shut off
Instant stop control
Tape cleaner
Tone controls
Speaker switch
Tape lifter in fast forward and rewind operation
4 hours maximum stereo recording capacity with a 1,200 foot tape
Two built in 5” x 7” speakers
DIN jack, Stereo headphone jack
3-digit index counter with reset button, 2 VU meters
One piece front panel and fine oil-finished wooden cabinet
Vertical and horizontal operation
Universal voltage selector (from 100 V to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz)
Specifications
Tape Speed : 1-7/8; 3-3/4 and 7-1/2 ips
Tape Speed Deviation: within ±3% at all tape speeds
Fast Forward and Rewind Time
150 seconds for 1,200 ft. tape at 50 Hz
120 seconds for 1,200 ft. tape at 60 Hz
Monitor System: Can be monitored the program being recorded by using a stereo headphone
Motor: Condenser starting induction two-speed motor
Horse Power: 1/100 HP
Power Ratio: 70%
Revolution
2,900 to 1,450 rpm at 50 Hz
3,480 to 1,740 rpm at 60 Hz
Reels Used: 7” – 5” – 3” reels
Heads
Rec/Play Head: Inline 4-track stereo/monaural
Gap : 4/1000 mm
Impedance: 3,600 Ω at 1,000 Hz
Erase Head: Inline 4-track stereo
Gape: 0,1 mm
Impedance: 3,6000 Ω at 90 kHz
Record Level Indicator: Vertical indication model “A” VU meter
Wow and Flutter:
7-1/2 ips : less than 0,18% RMS
3-3/4 ips : less than 0,25% RMS
1-7/8 ips : less than 0,35% RMS
Frequency Response:
7-1/2 ips : 40 – 15,000 Hz ±3 dB
3-3/4 ips : 40 – 12,000 Hz ±3 dB
1-7/8 ips : 40 – 6,000 Hz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise-Ratio: better than 50 dB
Total harmonic Distortion: within 3% at 1,000 Hz 0 VU recording
Crosstalk :
Monaural : less than -55 dB
Stereo : less than -43 dB
Erase Ratio: less than -70 dB
Insulation Resistance: better than 50 M Ω
Insulation Durability: 1,000 V, AC for more than one minute duration
Line Output: 2,5 V at volume maximum (250 Hz, 0 VU recorded tape used)
Impedance: 82 k Ω
Main Output: 4 W at music power per each channel total 8 W
Impedance: 8 Ω
DIN Output: 2,5 V at Volume maximum
Impedance: 82 k Ω
Line Input: 150 mV
Impedance: 130 k Ω
Mic Input: 3 mV
Impedance: 30 k Ω
DIN Input: 20 mV
Impedance: 36 k Ω
Recording System: In-line 4-track stereo, monaural recording
Playback System: In-line 4-track stereo, monaural playback
Transitor Used: 2SC650 (x2); 2SC-458LG [C, D] (x2)
Tube Used: 12AT7 (x1); 6AR5 (x2); 6CA4 (x1)
Germanium Used: IN-34A (x2)
Power Supply: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 80 VA
Dimensions (W x H x D): 345 x 360 x 190 mm (13-1/2” x 14” x 7-1/2”)
Weight: 15 kg (33 lbs)