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Akai 1730 D-SS

a typical 1730 D-SS deck

FEATURES:

Type 4-track, 4-channel/2-channel stereo tape deck with Surround Sound
Transport Control Type Mechanical: Fast Forward, Rewind, Play
Heads two 4-track 4-channel stereo heads for recording and playback,
two erase heads (2-track & full track)
Motors 1 Hysteresis Synchronous 2-speed Motor
Max. Acceptable Reel Size 7in (17cm)
Tape Speed 19cm/s (7-1/2ips), 9.5cm/s (3-3/4ips)
Bidirectional Play? No
Bidirectional Record? No
End of Tape Action Mechanical auto-shutoff
Recording Level Indicator 2 twin type VU Meters
Counter Mechanical 4 digits
Inputs MIC (4); 6mm diam. jack
LINE (4);
Outputs LINE (4);
Output Level: 1.23V, Max Load Impedance: more than 20KW
HEADPHONES (2); 6mm diam. jack (front and rear)
Wow/Flutter 0.12% at 7-1/2ips and 0.15% RMS at 3-3/4ips
Frequency response 30Hz to 22,000Hz (± 3dB at 7-1/2 ips)
30Hz to 15,000 hz (± 3dB at 3-3/4 ips)
S/N Ratio Better than 50dB;
Distortion less then 1.5% (7-1/2 ips) (1,000Hz "0" VU recording)
Erase ratio better than 70dB
Recording Bias Frequency 100KHZ
Accessory Functions: Stereo Playback Control: 4-Channel Surround Stereo Playback or 2-channel Stereo Playback
Power Requirements AC 100 to 240V; 50/60Hz
(switch selectable)
Power Consumption 50 watts
Dimensions 18 in. (H) 16-1/2 in. (W) 9-1/2 in.(D)
Weight (Without package) 15 Kg (33 lb)

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