Three motors Auto-reverse custom deck
Model X-200D - this smartly designed three motors, Auto-reverse custom deck offers you superb stereo hi-fi tape recording and automatic reverse playback.
Outstanding Features:
4-track stereo/monaural recording and playback. For playback, the X-200D requires an external power amplifier and speakers
3 speeds - 1-7/8; 3-3/4; and 7-1/2 ips
3 heads - Erase, Recording/Playback and bias heads. Cross-field head System
3 motors - A hysteresis synchronous 3-speed motor for capstan drive. Two 6-pole eddy current out-rotor motors for supply and take-up reel drive
Wide Cross-field frequency response
Solid state pre-amplifier with two integrated circuits
Sensing tape continuous reverse [Auto, reverse]
Manual revers
Shield type head for high Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:
Two lever system ensures dependable and durable operation
Track selector for simple selection between stereo and monaural
Slide-type record level controls
100 kHz biased for FM multiplex recording
Automatic stop/shut off, Instant stop control with start button
Automatic pinch wheel release
Tape speed equalizer
Tape lifter in fast forward and rewind operation
DIN jack with selector switch for High/Low input
Stereo headphone jack
4-digit index counter with reset button. Twin type VU meter with record indicator lamp
Fine oil-finished wooden cabinet
Universal voltage selector [from 100V to 240V. 50/60 Hz]
Cross-Field Head
On conventional recorders the signal and bias are applied to the same recording head. Therefore the frequencies recorded, especially the high frequency component of the recorded signal tend to be attenuated or erased by the effect of the bias field.
On the exclusive Akai Cross-Field Head which was developed by Akai for practical use the signal and bias heads are mounted in opposition with their centers slightly off. As the recorded signal is entirely unaffected by the prevailing effect of the bias field, the tape can be recorded over the entire frequency spectrum with maximum fidelity.
Sensing Tape Continuous Reverse
Automatic reverse with metallic sensing tape is used for playback only. Reverse operation will occur when metallic sensing tape on pre-recorded tape makes contact with the Sensing Pin. Put metallic sensing tape at the desired reverse point on shiny side of the pre-recorded tape and another metallic sensing tape at the desired reverse point on dull side of the pre-recorded tape. The X-200D will then give continuous playback in both directions between two points.
Manual Reverse
The X-200D may be manually reversed by pushing the Reverse Buttons.
Solid State Pre-Amplifier with Two Integrated Circuits
X-200D’s solid state pre-amplifier uses special two Integrated Circuits developed by Akai
Specifications
Tape Speeds : 1-7/8; 3-3/4 and 7-1/2 ips
Max. reel Size: 7” reel
Fast Forward and Rewind Time
75 seconds for 1,200 ft. tape at 50 Hz
60 seconds for 1,200 ft. tape at 60 Hz
Motors :
Hysteresis synchronous 3-speed motor for capstan drive.
Two out-rotor motors for supply and take-up reel drive
Heads : Record/Playback Head: Erase and Bias heads
Wow and Flutter:
7-1/2 ips : less than 0,08% RMS
3-3/4 ips : less than 0,12% RMS
1-7/8 ips : less than 0,20% RMS
Frequency Response:
7-1/2 ips : 30 – 20,000 Hz ±3 dB
3-3/4 ips : 30 – 19,000 Hz ±3 dB
1-7/8 ips : 30 – 9,000 Hz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise-Ratio: : better than 50 dB
Total harmonic Distortion: : within 2% at 1,000 Hz 0 VU recording
Input Level
Mic : better than 0,5 mV
Line : better than 50 mV
DIN : better than 5 mV (Low), >50 mV (High)
Output Level
Line : VU (1,23 V)
DIN : 0,4 V
Equalization: Correct equalization for playback of tapes recorded to the NAB curve
Recording Bias Frequency: 100 kHz
Recording Level Indicator: Twin type VU meter
Recording System: 4-track stereo/monaural Cross-Field bias system
Semiconductors: 14 Transistors ; 2 ICs ;
Power Supply: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 8 - 90 VA
Dimensions (W x H x D): 358 x 358 x 227 mm (14” x 14” x 8-7/8”)
Weight: 17 kg (37,4 lbs)
