The Akai M-8 is a reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured by Akai in the 1960s. It is a vintage tape recorder that became popular for its compact size and affordable price. The M-8 has a 3-head configuration and offers 3.75 and 7.5 ips (inches per second) speed options. It is capable of recording and playing back audio on 7-inch reels. The M-8 also features separate VU meters for input and output level monitoring. It has a built-in 4-inch speaker and can operate on both AC power and batteries. The Akai M-8 is known for its reliability and sound quality.
