Akai 707
Akai
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
Head Composition
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
The Akai 707 reel-to-reel tape deck is a vintage mono tape deck from around the mid-1960s with the following technical overview:
Track Format: Monaural tape deck (single channel)
Tape Speeds: Two speeds - 9.5 cm/s (3 3/4 ips) and 19 cm/s (7 1/2 ips)
Recording Time: Approximately 2 hours round trip at 9.5 cm/s using AT-7S tape, or 3 hours round trip with AT-7L tape
Frequency Response:
Around 40 Hz to 9 kHz ±3 dB at 9.5 cm/s
Around 30 Hz to 12 kHz ±3 dB at 19 cm/sTotal Harmonic Distortion: Not more than 1.5%
Maximum Power Output: 5W
Tape Speed Switching: Manual slide capstan for switching speeds
Automatic Features: Automatic power off when tape ends
Power Supply: 100 to 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz compatibility
Dimensions: Approximately 339 mm (W) x 436 mm (H) x 228 mm (D)
Weight: Around 17 kg
General Notes: Uses a new mechanism for automatic power cut-off to protect tapes and the machine. Suitable for basic mono recording and playback needs.
This deck represents a solid, straightforward mono reel-to-reel deck typical of its era, balancing decent audio fidelity with user-friendly automatic power-off functionality. It is particularly notable for its manual tape speed change lever and practical power management.