Akai CS-34D Stereo Cassette Deck

The Akai CS-34D is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Akai in 1976 with a recommended retail price of USD $199 and discontinued 2 years later in 1978.

The main features of the Akai CS-34D 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 center 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-34D cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Akai CS-34D transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Akai CS-34D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

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.

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