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Akai GX-4440D

Akai

Japan

Akai GX-4440D

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 Ω

  • Outputs:
    Line: 1.23 V (0 VU) / load impedance 20k Ω or more
    DIN: 0.5 V
    Headphone: 8 Ω

  • Dimensions:  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 decks

  • Manufacture 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.

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