Tascam 424 MkIII Portastudio 8-channel / 4-track Cassette Recorder, 1999, made in China

 

Link: soundonsound | tascam [Owner's manual] | muzoborudovanie

Specifications

Mechanical Characteristics

Tape: Compact Cassette (C-30 to 90), High-Bias (CrO2)
Track Format: 4-track/4-channel
Head Configuration:
- 4-channel record/play (permalloy) x 1
- 4-channel erase (ferrite) x 1
Motor: DC servo motor x 1
Tape Speed: Switchable two speeds:
- 9.5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 ips)
- 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips), ± 1%
Pitch Control: ± 12 % (approx.)
Wow and Flutter:
- 0.06% WRMS at 4.8 cm/sec.,
- 0.05% WRMS at 9.5 cm/sec.
Fast Winding Time: 120 sec. (approx.) with C-60
Dimensions (W × H × D): 419 x 115 x 357 mm (16-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 14-1/16")
Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs.)

Tascam MD-801R MiniDisc Player, 1996-1997, made in Japan

 

Link: minidisc | owners manual / service manual

Price: msrp ¥220,000/ ¥170,000, MD-801RmkII: $2699

Availability: Tascam MD-801R $2199.00

Connectors: IN:

analog: line (RCA & XLR)

digital: AES/EBU & S/PDIF

coax. out: analog: line (RCA & XLR)

digital: AES/EBU & S/PDIF coax.

Clock I/O: word sync in/thru.

Control I/O: 25 pin (for RC-801), 37 pin (parallel), 9 pin (rs232), Mini Din 6 pin (PS/2 keyboard)

Connectors:

Data: D-sub 9 pin rs232c, mini DIN 6-pin PS/2 (or equiv) for remote kbd, D-sub 37 pin TTL level

digital inputs (801R only): AES/EBU XLR, SPDIF RCA.

digital outputs: AES/EBU XLR (801R only), SPDIF RCA (both).

analog inputs (801R only): XLRx2, RCAx2.

analog outputs: XLRx2, RCAx2, headphone (1/4") Note no optical I/O!

Tascam 414 Mk II 4-Track Cassette Recorder, made in Taiwan

Link: tascam [Manual, PDF]

- Complete 4-track recorder with 8 inputs
- Balanced XLR mic inputs for vocals and acoustic instrument recording
- Effects sends and noise reduction for mixdown flexibility

Complete 4-track recorder The Tascam 414mkII MiniStudio offers 4-track recording with track-bouncing capability, so you can create your own Sgt Pepper album! The built-in 8-input mixer comes with 4 mic/line input channels, a Hi-Z guitar input and 2 stereo ins for connecting a CD player or other audio gear. Mic inputs with XLR connectors The 414mkII also includes 2 balanced XLR mic inputs, so you can mic up an acoustic guitar, vocals, or even a basic drum mic setup for recording. You get plenty of options with the 414mkII, for a few dollars! Mixdown options The 414mkII also includes 2 effects sends/returns. You can route audio to your favorite effects unit and back. Plus, dbx noise reduction helps ensure quality sound. In fact, the 414mkII is packed with enough great features to make some of the bigger workstations insecure about their special status. Considering all the 414mkII can do for you in the long run (not to mention the demos you're putting together for your rehearsal tomorrow), it would be foolish to pass it up. 

Features:
4-track recorder with 8-input mixer
4 mic/line input channels, 2 stereo inputs
2 XLR mic inputs
Hi-Z guitar input
2 effect sends
2 band EQ on each channel
3 3/4 ips high tape speed
DBX noise reduction
Optional RC-30P punch-in pedal

Tascam 414 Mk II 4-Track Cassette Recorder, made in Taiwan

Link: tascam [Manual, PDF]

- Complete 4-track recorder with 8 inputs
- Balanced XLR mic inputs for vocals and acoustic instrument recording
- Effects sends and noise reduction for mixdown flexibility

Complete 4-track recorder The Tascam 414mkII MiniStudio offers 4-track recording with track-bouncing capability, so you can create your own Sgt Pepper album! The built-in 8-input mixer comes with 4 mic/line input channels, a Hi-Z guitar input and 2 stereo ins for connecting a CD player or other audio gear. Mic inputs with XLR connectors The 414mkII also includes 2 balanced XLR mic inputs, so you can mic up an acoustic guitar, vocals, or even a basic drum mic setup for recording. You get plenty of options with the 414mkII, for a few dollars! Mixdown options The 414mkII also includes 2 effects sends/returns. You can route audio to your favorite effects unit and back. Plus, dbx noise reduction helps ensure quality sound. In fact, the 414mkII is packed with enough great features to make some of the bigger workstations insecure about their special status. Considering all the 414mkII can do for you in the long run (not to mention the demos you're putting together for your rehearsal tomorrow), it would be foolish to pass it up. 

Features:
4-track recorder with 8-input mixer
4 mic/line input channels, 2 stereo inputs
2 XLR mic inputs
Hi-Z guitar input
2 effect sends
2 band EQ on each channel
3 3/4 ips high tape speed
DBX noise reduction
Optional RC-30P punch-in pedal

Tascam M-216 Mixing Console 16 channels, 1985, made in Japan

Link: User Manual [PDF]

Inputs/Outputs: Analog XLR In, Analog XLR Out, Analog RCA/Coaxial In, Analog RCA/Coaxial Out

Suited For: Recording & Live Sound, Home Recording, Monitor, Stage/Live Sound, Front of House (FOH)

Analog/Digital: Analog

Features: 4-Band Equalizer, 3-Band Equalizer, Fader-Type Control

Number of Channels: 16

Tascam M-216 Mixing Console 16 channels, 1985, made in Japan

Link: User Manual [PDF]

First Example: