TASCAM 234 Multitrack 4 Channel Cassette Deck Vintage Wood Box WORK Good Look

TASCAM 234 Multitrack 4 Channel Cassette Deck Vintage Wood Box WORK Good Look

TASCAM 234

¥ 139,000 (released in 1983)

This 4-channel multitrack recorder was born as the world's first rack-type cassette deck equipped with dbx.

Tape speed is 9.5cm/s, dedicated to Co (CrO2) tape.

All channels are equipped with the dbx system as a noise reduction system.

The mechanism part uses 3M / 3S (soft, smooth and silent) mechanism that boasts high reliability.

The head uses an inline 4-channel head with less crosstalk.

Equipped with a punch-in punch-out function, you can partially redo or replace one of the four tracks.

Press the PLAY button and the Record button at the same time to search for the corrected part while monitoring SYNC. At the desired location, press the Function Select switch for that channel to punch in, press it again to punch-out, or play with the Akaruaji Function Select switch ON. If you follow the Play button and the Record button simultaneously at the corrected part, that channel will be punched in, and press it again to punch-out.

It is equipped with a preload sink mechanism that improves the usability of the simulsync function. This is one of the functions used in the open deck of the TASCAM Pro series. By installing a preload sink (Input/Sync) switch independent of the function selector, it is possible to monitor the sync play in real time. Thus, even if the Function Select switch is pressed, the channel can be monitored in the Sync state. When in Recording mode, it functions as a source monitor.

Simultaneous sync and ping-pong recording is possible.

Equipped with MIC/INST input with TRIM that can change input level.

4-channel independent Rec Function Select method is adopted.

Equipped with an auto-locator for repeated recording and playback and a memory repeat function.

Equipped with stereo Cue out and Pan pot that enable mix down by itself.

Recording / playback pitch control of ± 12% is possible.

Equipped with VU meter with peak indicator.

Equipped with 4-digit LED counter.

Equipped with a headphone port for stereo / mono switching and volume control.

EIA (19 inch) rack mounting angle is equipped as standard.

Punch-in / punch-out / remote pedal sold separately can be connected.

A separately sold remote controller can be connected.

Type Cassette deck

Mechanical Part

Tape used C-30 ~ C-90 Tape

Cobalt (Chrome) Tape Only

(70 μ Seq : TDK SA, MAXELL XLII type, other equivalent products)

Truck type 4-track 4-channel one way recording and playback

Head configuration 4 ch Re-recording : head x1

4 ch erasing : 1 ferrite head

Motor configuration For Capstan : One electronically controlled DC motor

For Reel : 1 DC Motor

For mechanism control : 1 DC motor

Tape speed 9.5cm/s + / - 1 per cent

Pitch control + / - 12 per cent of specified speed

Wow and flutter 0.04% WRMS (JIS/NAB, Acoustic Compensation)High-quality sound systems

± 0.06% peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI, acoustic correction)

Early winding time Approximately 85 Seconds (C-60 Tape)

Recording time 15 minutes (C-60 tape)

Electrical Division

Microphone / Instrument Input

(x4) Input impedance : 100k Ω, unbalanced

Specified input level : -60dBV (1 mV) to -10dBV (0.3 V)

Minimum input level : -70dBV (0.3 mV), maximum trim time

Maximum input level : + 15 dBV (5.6 V), trim minimum

Line In (x4) Input impedance : 22k Ω, unbalanced

Specified input level : -10dBV (0.3 V)

Minimum input level : -20dBV (0.1 V), maximum input volume

Maximum input level : + 15 dBV (5.6 V)

Line Output (x4) Output impedance : 100 Ω

Specified load impedance : 10k Ω

Minimum load impedance : 1.7k Ω

Specified power level : -10dBV (0.3 V)

Maximum power level : + 15 dBV (5.6 V)

Queue Output (L/R) Output impedance : 100 Ω

Specified load impedance : 10k Ω

Minimum load impedance : 1.7k Ω

Specified power level : -10dBV (0.3 V), PAN L/R each maximum time

Maximum power level : + 15 dBV (5.6 V)

Headphone output (L/R) Specified load impedance : 8 Ω

Minimum load impedance : 4 Ω

Maximum output level : 100 mW (8 Ω)

Peak level indicator ON when 8 dB above the specified level (0 VU)

Frequency characteristic 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz + 0 -2dB

Signal-to-noise ratio Microphone (Instrument input to line output) :

68 dB (Trim Max) / 82 dB (Trim Min) (IHF A Hearing Correction)

64 dB (Trim Max) / 78 dB (Trim Min) (Inaudible Compensation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Line Input to Line Output : 82 dB (IHF A hearing correction)

78 dB (inaudible correction, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Distortion Factor (THD) 0.05% (1 kHz, Specified Level)

Crosstalk 65dB(1kHz)

Recorder Unit

Recording channel 4 (dbx encoding switchable)

Playback channel 4 (dbx decode switchable)

Bias and erase frequency 100kHz

Equalizer 3,180 μ s + 70 μ s

Overall frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 18 kHz (40 Hz to 14 kHz ± 3 dB)

Overall S/N ratio

(For 3% strain rate level) 54 dB (dbx out, IHF A-weighted, 400 Hz)

52 db (dbx out, inaudible correction, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

95 dB (dbx in, IHF A-weighted, 1 kHz)

90 dB (dbx in, inaudible correction, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Overall strain rate 1.0% (400 Hz, 0 VU level)

Crosstalk 70 dB (dbx in, 1 kHz, 0 VU level, between adjacent channels)

Erasure rate 70 dB (1 kHz, + 10 VU level)

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Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz

Power consumption 30W

External dimensions Width 482x Height 147x Depth 357 mm (including angles, legs and projections)

Without Rack Angle : Width 440 mm

Weight 9kg

Sold Separately Punch In / Punch Out Remote Pedal RC-30P (¥ 3,000)

Remote Control Unit RC-70 (¥ 10,500)

Microphone Input TRANSFORMERS 109B (¥ 5,000)

The TASCAM 234 is a multitrack cassette recorder specifically designed for recording studios, offering a compact and professional solution for multitrack recording. Below are its main technical specifications:

General

• Format: 4-track cassette recorder (one direction only, no auto-reverse).

• Tape speed: 3¾ ips (9.5 cm/s), double the standard speed of commercial cassettes for improved audio quality.

• Channels: 4 independent tracks for recording and playback.

• Tape type: Standard cassette, Type II (chrome).

• Transport control: Logic-controlled with solenoids, supporting modes like play, record, pause, fast forward, and rewind.

Audio Specifications

• Frequency response:

• 40 Hz to 18 kHz with Type II tapes.

• Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N):

• 58 dB without DBX.

• 85 dB with DBX noise reduction enabled.

• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.8% at 1 kHz.

• Channel separation: > 50 dB at 1 kHz.

• Noise reduction system: DBX Type I, minimizing background noise.

Recording and Playback Features

• Pitch control: ±12%, allowing speed adjustment during playback.

• Level meters: 12-segment LED indicators per channel.

• Inputs and outputs:

• Inputs: 4 independent inputs with RCA connectors (line level).

• Outputs: 4 independent RCA outputs for playback.

• Monitor: Headphone output with volume control.

Transport and Heads

• Heads:

• 1 erase head.

• 1 combined record/playback head.

• Transport system: Servo-controlled with a precision motor.

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 482 mm (width) x 133 mm (height) x 292 mm (depth).

• Weight: Approximately 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).

Additional Features

• Synchronization mode: Compatible with SMPTE/MIDI synchronization when paired with external devices.

• Rackmount construction: 3U unit designed for standard rack mounting.

The TASCAM 234 is ideal for analog recording projects and remains a popular choice among vintage audio enthusiasts. Let me know if you need further information!

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El TASCAM 234 es un grabador de cassette multicanal diseñado específicamente para estudios de grabación, ofreciendo una solución compacta y profesional para grabación multipista. Estas son sus especificaciones técnicas principales:

General

• Formato: Grabador de cassette de 4 pistas (únicamente en una dirección, sin reversa automática).

• Velocidad de cinta: 3¾ ips (9.5 cm/s), el doble de la velocidad estándar para cassettes comerciales, lo que mejora la calidad del audio.

• Canales: 4 pistas independientes para grabación y reproducción.

• Tipo de cinta: Cassette estándar de tipo II (óxido de cromo).

• Control de transporte: Control lógico con solenoides y modos como reproducción, grabación, pausa y avance rápido.

Especificaciones de audio

• Rango de frecuencias:

• 40 Hz a 18 kHz con cintas de tipo II.

• Relación señal/ruido (S/N):

• 58 dB sin DBX.

• 85 dB con reducción de ruido DBX activada.

• Distorsión armónica total (THD): < 0.8% a 1 kHz.

• Separación de canales: > 50 dB a 1 kHz.

• Sistema de reducción de ruido: DBX tipo I, para minimizar el ruido de fondo.

Características de grabación y reproducción

• Control de pitch: ±12%, permite ajustar la velocidad de reproducción.

• Medidores de nivel: Indicadores LED de 12 segmentos por canal.

• Entradas y salidas:

• Entradas: 4 entradas independientes con conectores RCA (nivel de línea).

• Salidas: 4 salidas RCA independientes para reproducción.

• Monitor: Salida de auriculares con control de volumen.

Transporte y cabezales

• Cabezas:

• 1 cabeza de borrado.

• 1 cabeza combinada para grabación/reproducción.

• Sistema de transporte: Servo-controlado con motor de precisión.

Dimensiones y peso

• Dimensiones: 482 mm (ancho) x 133 mm (alto) x 292 mm (profundidad).

• Peso: Aproximadamente 7.5 kg (16.5 libras).

Características adicionales

• Modo de sincronización: Compatible con sincronización SMPTE/MIDI cuando se combina con equipos externos.

• Construcción en rack: Unidad de 3U diseñada para montarse en rack estándar.

El TASCAM 234 es ideal para proyectos de grabación analógica y sigue siendo una opción popular entre entusiastas del audio vintage. Si necesitas más información, no dudes en pedirlo.