
Akai GX-4440D
Akai
Japan

Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
1
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
0.08 at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
60
Dimensions [mm]
450 x 227 x 418
Weight [kg]
15.6
Year built
Head Composition
Ferrite/Glass
Equalization
NAB
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 24 kHz at 7½ ips
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system
Heads: 3 heads — 1 record, 1 playback, 1 erase; GX head technology with durable glass ferrite material
Motor: Two-speed hysteresis synchronous motor with oil circulation (oil-free motor design)
Tape Speeds: 9.5 cm/s (3¾ ips) and 19 cm/s (7½ ips) ± 1% speed accuracy
Maximum Reel Size: 7 inches
Wow and Flutter: 0.08% WRMS at 19 cm/s speed
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 24 kHz ±3 dB (19 cm/s), 30 Hz to 16 kHz ±3 dB (9.5 cm/s)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 60 dB (JIS standard)
Distortion Factor: 1.0% at 1 kHz, 0 VU
Erasure Rate: Better than 70 dB
Recording Bias Frequency: 100 kHz
Inputs:
Microphone: 0.5 mV / -64 dB (600 Ω to 10k Ω)
Line: 70 mV / -21 dB (100k Ω input impedance)
DIN: 3 mV / 30k ΩOutputs:
Line: 1.23 V (0 VU) / load impedance 20k Ω or more
DIN: 0.5 V
Headphone: 8 ΩDimensions: 450 mm (H) x 227 mm (D)418 mm (W) x
Weight: 15.6 kg
Power: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 55 W power consumption
Additional Features:
Fast forward/rewind time approx. 100 seconds with 370m tape (50 Hz)
Sound-on-sound recording capability
Automatic shutoff and tape end stop
Robust construction typical of mid-1970s professional consumer reel tape decksManufacture Period: Mid-1970s, Japan
The GX-4440D is recognized for durable GX heads, stable precise tape transport, and excellent frequency response, making it a sought after vintage analogue reel deck with professional features in its price class.