This Three Motors Auto-Reverse Solid State Stereo Tape Recorder offers you perfect stereo hi-fi tape recording and automatic reverse playback with concert hall sound.
Outstanding Features
4-track stereo/monaural recording and playback
3 speed (7-1/2; 3-3/4; and 1-7/8 ips)
3 heads - Erase, Playback/Record and bias heads - Crossfield 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
40 W music power solid state amplifier with two integrated circuits
Sensing tape continuous reverse (Auto reverse)
Manual reverse
Shield type head for high Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Sound on sound
Automatic stop/shut off; Instant stop control with start button
Automatic pinch wheel release, Automatic lever release
Two lever system ensures dependable and durable operation
Track selector for simple operation between stereo and monaural
Tape lifter in fast forward and rewind operation
100 kHz biased for FM multiplex recording
Tape speed equalizer
Treble and Bass controls
DIN jack with selector switch for High Low input
Two stereo headphone jacks
4-digit index counter with reset button,
Two large VU meters
Vertical or horizontal operation
Fine oil finished wooden cabinet or vinyl leather wooden cabinet
Universal voltage selector ( from 100 V to 240 V, 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 Cross0Field Head which was developed by Akai for practical use the signal and bias heads are mounted in opposition with their centres slightly off. As the recorded signal is entirely unaffected by the prevailing effect of 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 metalic sensing tape on prerecorded tape makes contact with the Sensing PIN. Put metallic sensing tape as the desired reverse point on shiny side of the prerecorded tape and another metallic sensing tape at the desired reverse point on dull side of the prerecorded tape. So, the M-10 will give continuous playback in both directions between two points
Specifications
Tape Speed: 7-1/2; 3-3/4; and 1-7/8 ips
Wow and Flutter
At 7-1/2 ips : less than 0,08% rms
At 3-3/4 ips : less than 0,12% rms
At 1-7/8 ips : less than 0,20% rms
Frequency Response
At 7-1/2 ips : 30 - 26,000 Hz
At 3-3/4 ips : 30 - 19,000 Hz
At 1-7/8 ips : 30 - 9,000 Hz
Distortion: within 2% 1,000 Hz 0VU
Signal-to-Noise Ratio : better than 50 dB
Input Level
Mic : better than 0,5 mV
Line : better than 50 mV
DIN : better than 5 mV (Low); 50 mV (high)
Power Output:
15 W maximum per each channel at Undistorted Power, total 30 W
20 W maximum per each channel at Music Power, total 40 W
Equalization: Correct equalization for playback of tapes recorded to the NAB curve
Recording Bias Frequency: 100 kHz
Recording Level Indicator: 2 VU meters
Recording System: 4-track stereo / monarual, Cross-Field bias system
Fast Forward and Rewind Time: 75 seconds using 1,200 foot tape at 50 Hz (60 seconds at 60 Hz)
Recording Capacity:
8 hours monaural recording at 1-7/8 ips (1,200 foot tape)
4 hours stereo recording a 1-7/8 ips
Max. Reel Size: 7" reel
Head: 3 heads - Erase, Rec/Pb, Bias
Motor: 3 motors- hysteresis synchronous 3-speed motor ; Two 6-pole eddy current out rotor motors
Speaker: 2 - 4" x 6" speakers
Semiconductors: 22 Transistors; 2 ICs
Power Requirements: AC 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 165 W
Dimensions: 474 x 350 x 242 mm (18-3/4" x 13-3/4" x 9-1/2")
Weight: 22 kg (48,4 lbs)