The Akai SR-H 40 is a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured by Akai in the 1970s. It was part of their SR-H series of reel-to-reel recorders and is designed for home use. The SR-H 40 features a three-head configuration with separate recording, playback, and erase heads. It uses 1/4-inch magnetic tape and has two speeds: 3.75 and 7.5 inches per second. The tape recorder also includes built-in amplifiers and speakers, allowing for direct monitoring of recorded audio. It has various control knobs and buttons on the front panel for adjusting audio levels and playback functions. The Akai SR-H 40 is considered a classic piece of audio equipment and is sought after by audiophiles and vintage audio enthusiasts.
