Comparing the Akai M-8 to other tape recorders at the beginning of 60s, it was well ahead. With a regular 1200-foot tape, the M.8 can provide 4 hours of full stereo high-fidelity
Akai Tape Recorder | Autodesk Community Gallery
Akai Reel to Reel Tape Recorder — DAVID BELLARD
Akai M-8 reel to reel tape recorder • the Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording