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GX-4000D

Name: Akai GX-4000D
Brand: Akai

Akai

GX Series Series

AnalogReel-to-ReelDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$300

About the GX-4000D

The Akai GX-4000D is a 4-track, 2-channel stereo and monaural reel-to-reel tape recorder produced between 1978 and 1984. It features GX ferrite/glass heads for superior durability and sound quality, a single 4-pole induction motor, and supports tape speeds of 3¾ and 7½ inches per second. The machine can record in stereo on tracks 1 and 3 forward, and 2 and 4 on tape reverse, or in mono on four separate tracks. It includes twin VU meters, recording indicator lamp, recording safety button, monitor selector switch, and microphone jacks with level controls. The GX-4000D is known for its warm analog sound, robust build, and intuitive mechanical controls, making it popular among audiophiles and home studio users. It accepts up to 7-inch reels and has a frequency response up to 24 kHz at 7½ ips, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB and total harmonic distortion of 1%.

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