USED UNIT, SERVICED AND IN WORKING CONDITION. The Akai M-7 is a vintage tube, 4 track reel to reel tape recorder manufactured in the early to mid-1960s. It is a semi-professional model known for its high-quality audio and durable construction. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system. Heads: Features a three-head system: one for record/playback, one for bias, and one for erase. It utilizes Akai's innovative cross-field magnetic recording system to achieve a wide frequency response. Motors: Equipped with a single hysteresis-synchronous two-speed motor that, combined with a removable capstan sleeve, allows for four tape speeds. Tape Speeds: Offers speeds of 1 7⁄8, 3 ¾, 7 ½, and 15 inches per second (ips). Frequency Response: At 7 ½ ips, the frequency response is rated at 30 Hz to 23 kHz. Audio Components: Includes separate tube amplifiers (valve complement: 2 x EF86, 2 x 12AD7, 2 x 6BQ5, 2 x 6X4, 1 x 6AR5) for the left and right channels and a built-in 5x7" oval dynamic speaker. Connectivity: Uses standard ¼" jack-plugs for all input and output connections, including microphone, speaker, and pre-amplifier outputs. Build: The unit weighs a substantial 47.3 lbs (21.5 kg) and is built for transportability, designed to be operated in various positions (upright, on its back, or at an angle) Track System: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system. Heads: Features a three-head system: one for record/playback, one for bias, and one for erase. It utilizes Akai's innovative cross-field magnetic recording system to achieve a wide frequency response. Motors: Equipped with a single hysteresis-synchronous two-speed motor that, combined with a removable capstan sleeve, allows for four tape speeds. Tape Speeds: Offers speeds of 1 7⁄8, 3 ¾, 7 ½, and 15 inches per second (ips). Frequency Response: At 7 ½ ips, the frequency response is rated at 30 Hz to 23 kHz. Audio Components: Includes separate tube amplifiers (valve complement: 2 x EF86, 2 x 12AD7, 2 x 6BQ5, 2 x 6X4, 1 x 6AR5) for the left and right channels and a built-in 5x7" oval dynamic speaker. Connectivity: Uses standard ¼" jack-plugs for all input and output connections, including microphone, speaker, and pre-amplifier outputs. Build: The unit weighs a substantial 47.3 lbs (21.5 kg) and is built for transportability, designed to be operated in various positions (upright, on its back, or at an angle)
