Selection Of Tape Speeds; Recording Time - Akai M-9 Operator's Manual

AKAI M-9 · M-9DX
Tape Speed
1
Inches per Second
1-7/8
3-3/4
7-1/2
15
7. SELECTION OF TAPE SPEEDS
Position of Speed
1
1
Caps tan
RECORDING TIME
Change Switch
1
1
4-Track Stereo
Slow
0
0
Fast
1
Y es
1
No
0
- -- - -
0
0 0
i
0
@
1
The M-9 (M-9DXJ operates on 4 tape speeds, 15, 7-1/2,
3-3/4 and 1-7/8 ips.
Refer to the chart above for selecting an adequate tape
speed. Tape speed is determined by the motor speed and
by the capstan on the tape drive capstan shaft.
Tape
1
Tape Speed
Length _ __ , _ -- , - --
--- ~ ~ 3-3/4 1 ~
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+=
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4-Track Mono
1200
1
8
1 "
4
1
•
2
- --·-1--
1800 12
. 1 ·
6 . 3
24oü-
.- 1 -6 -
8_1_ 4 _
1-7/8 ips. This tape speed is obtained by setting the SPEED CHA!\ GE SWITCH @ in "SLOW"
position. The capstan is not used but is left on the storage post.
3-3/ 4 ips. This tape speed is obtained by set ting the SPEED CHANGE SWITCH @ also in "SLOW"
position. The capstan is mounted on the capstan shaft and is locked automatically in posi-
tion by the notches.
7-l/2ips. This tape speed is obtained by setting the SPEED CHANGE SWITCH@ in "FAST"
15 ips.
position. The capstan is used.
This tape speed is provided for convenience. The SPEED CHANGE SWITH @ is set
at "FAST" and use of an accessory 15 ips. caps tan ts required, which is indicated in the
chart by the double circle. Also replace the pinch wheel with the smaller one.