Tascam 246 4-Track cassette multitrack & 6-ch. Analog Mixer. Rare Vintage find
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HOWEVER, after servicing and reassembled the unit back together, one track either ch. 4 is not passing the “output” signal. Nonetheless the “direct out” is working normal and still able to extract the audio signal for that output channel, hence the respective channel EQ section. Although recording is still possible. I must have inadvertently disrupted the wire connection during reassembly because everything was working fine prior. I have so much projects lined up and I may not find time to open and troubleshoot again. It’s definitely a simple fix! In spite of this minor set back, this machine records, plays as should on all 4 tracks and the 6 channel mixer section along with the EQ capability. Anecdotally speaking, the 246 is perhaps the best analog 6 channel, 4-track multitrack cassette recorder & full scale mixer workstation I’ve ever used, The 246, equipped with the most effective DBX noise reduction system of its kind. The mixer section alone is worth having this indispensable machine around in any audio or video environment to add substantial life. To any cold masterings. It’s all you need for capturing that missing body of warmth sound character unattainable by the ubiquitous ones and zeros counterpart. One of my personal project. Fitted with new belts including capstan motor, headblock demagnetized. Countless hours spent given a 20 point tune up by opening the machine layer by layer, board by board. Buffed and detailed clean every crevice every line to free from dusts. Furthermore, lubrication and deoxit all knobs & controls, including many relevant connections, majority of electronics and moving parts where necessarily important to ensure proper contact, static free and smooth operation with even some retouching involved in the process. All buttons work as expected. Bench tested and passed with flying colors and ready to put in service once again. The 246 is no longer in production and becoming a hard commodity and very sought after due to it’s high quality result of any studio or live recording project and ease of use that is still relevant in digital culture of today! So grab it while it lasts! I’m an audio engineer, dj, a/v tech, an electronic hobbyist and perhaps a purveyor of all things analog. I have refurbished, repaired, modified and worked on many vintage gears and some of the newer ones as well for my personal hi-fi and pro collection. Time is irrelevant when I would sometimes spend up to 80 hours literally just for a single project alone.. And don’t get paid by the hour either.. it’s what I do and comes with the territory. Like most vintages some superficial imperfections are almost expected but in no way impede normal functionality and will be hard. Pressed to find one in this state of condition. Exceeding 3 decades of tracking down and literally thousands of man hours invested in refurbishing, restoring, repairing these amazing electronic wonders to accumulate such magnificent concentration of historical analog importance you’ve ever seen! Some are new, used and few are part of my on going passion in what I do. Nonetheless, all has given equal meticulous attention and care to arrive in the integrity they once were and will be hard pressed not to admire aesthetically. I baby all my gears more than anyone I know :- and pictures don’t do justice but reflect what you see. Included but not limited to are Teac x2000r reel to reel, Otari 5050 reel to reel, Fostex and other open decks. Over 30 amplifiers in the like of Crown dc300 mkII, D-75, D-150, Carver TFM-55, 35, SAE amps, Yamaha P2200, 2001. Marantz 2285, 2235, Sansui 11000, Revox integrated amp, Revox turntable, processors, DBX, Audio Control, Ashly, Nakamichi, Klipsch, Tascam and much much more! Too much to list. Complete listing in progress. Pictures available upon request for serious interested parties. Open to best offer. Drop me a line! The item “Tascam 246 4-Track cassette multitrack & 6-ch. Analog Mixer. Rare Vintage find” is in sale since Saturday, September 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Recorders”. The seller is “retrospective_introspective” and is located in Scarborough, Ontario. This item can be shipped to United States.