Akai CR-80-SS User Manual

8-Track 2-Channel Stereo Tape
1
Left 1
2
Left 2
3
Left 3
4
Left 4
5
Right 1
6
Right 2
7
Right 3
8
Right 4
Fig. 14
8-Track 2-Channel Stereo
For 2-channel stereo operation, two of the 8 tracks are utilized
at a time. Recording/Playback track sequence is 1-5, 2-6, 3-7,
4-8. When recording/playback on tracks 1-5 terminates, the
second channel (tracks 3-7) is automatically positioned for
continued operation, etc. until 4 programs have been recorded
or played back.
8-Track 4-Channel Stereo Tape
1
Front Left
2
Front Left
3
Rear Left
4
Rear Left
5
Front Right
6
Front Right
7
Rear R ight
8
Rear R ight
Fig. 15
8-Track 4-Channel Stereo
For 4-channel stereo operation, four of the 8 tracks are
utilized at a time. Recording/Playback track sequence is
1-3-5-7, and 2-4-6-8. When recording/playback on tracks
1-3-5-7 terminates, the second channel (tracks 2-4-6-8) is
automatically positioned for continued operation. Because 4
tracks are used simultaneously for 4-channel operation, only 2
programs are recorded or played back on a single tape.
AKAI SURROUND STEREO
Just as 2-channel stereo sound reproduction meant the exodus
of flat monaural sound, so does AKAI’s epoch making
SURROUND STEREO eliminate the inability to pick up and
reproduce pure concert hall sound.
The CR-80-SS is equipped with 4 speaker jacks and a built-in
4-channel amplifier (The CR-80D-SS is a 4-channel surround
stereo tape deck. For playback, a 4-channel external stereo
amplifier (or two 2-channel stereo amplifiers) and 2 sets of
speakers are required). For SURROUND STEREO, this new
4-channel cartridge stereo system uses 4 signal paths (4 sound
tracks) in the program material and for playback, 4 speakers
are positioned to surround the listener. Each speaker delivers
separate sound depending upon microphone placement during
recording and provides the listener with a realistic “SENSE OF
PRESENCE”. This 4-dimensional sound reproduction makes
ordinary stereo seem insufficient.
This move-up to Surround Stereo, though a real step forward
in the recording world, does not mean, however, that your
2-channel recordings are obsolete. The CR-80-SS (CR-80D-SS)
is compatible with 2-channel stereo as well. A unique
change-over system is utilized to automatically set recorder
(deck) for 2 or 4 channel operation depending upon the tape
being used.
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Akai CR-80-SS Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	CR-80-SS
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English