Akai GXC-760D Cassette Deck
This Akai GXC-760D is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1975 with a recommended retail price of USD $600 and discontinued 3 years later in 1978.
The main features of the Akai GXC-760D are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the GXC-760D are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the GXC-760D let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the GXC-760D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the GXC-760D requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the GXC-760D filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
- Double Capstan
- 3 Head
- ADR System (Automatic Distortion Reduction System)
- GX Heads
- 3-Motor
Historic events
Features of Akai GXC-760D
400Hz Test Tone
Manual Level Calibration
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Silver Finish
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Cassette Back Lighting
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Double Dolby NR Circuits
Full Logic Transport Control
Memory Stop
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Ferro-Chrome Tape Capabılity
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
Dual-Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
3x Motor Mechanism
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