Akai CS-30D Stereo Cassette Deck

The Akai CS-30D is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Akai in 1973 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $170 and discontinued 2 years later in 1975.

The main features of the Akai CS-30D cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout 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 Akai CS-30D cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Akai CS-30D transport function selection.

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.