+ Vintage TASCAM PORTASTUDIO 424 MKII 4-Track Cassette Recorder? AWESOME? +
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This TASCAM PORTASTUDIO 424 MKII 4-Track Cassette Recorder is in great overall preowned vintage condition and working order! Owner’s manual available for download online. Courtesy of Tom Roussell, who typed this all in from the owner’s manual! The Tascam 424 MKII Portastudio is a 4-track “Multitrack Master” cassette tape recorder and a full-function mixer with 8 inputs/stereo outputs combined into a single workstation. The 424 MKII records on readily available standard (Philips) Compact Cassette tape, high bias Type II. The recorder has 4 tracks while the mixer has a stereo output; however, using the DIRECT feature you can record on any or all of the 4 tracks at one time. The 424 MKII’s dbx Noise Reduction virtually eliminates unwanted tape noise. A special SYNC feature turns off the dbx on track 4 separately, making it possible to record and play back the MIDI sync tones or SMPTE/EBU time code without being affected by the dbx encode/decode. This ensures that the sync tones/code are recorded and played back without unnecessary processing. With proper operating techniques, it is not necessary to leave a guard band between music and sync tone tracks because of the low crosstalk of the TASCAM heads. The transport controls of the 424 MKII are microprocessor operated, allowing highly reliable functions that make the unit easier to use. A three-point autolocator (MEMO/LOC 1 and 2 and RTZ) lets the tape STOP or PAUSE at, or PLAY from preset points. REPEAT allows a section to played over and over between the MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 points. REHEARSAL programs the 424 MKII to repeat a punch-in/out sequence as many times as you wish, and AUTO IN/OUT actually executes it on tape exactly as you “previewed” in REHEARSAL Two tape speeds offer HIGH for greater fidelity, and NORMAL for compatibility with standard cassette tapes. The tape speed can be increased or decreased with the PITCH CONTROL dial in both playback and record, to match pitch or for special effects. 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) and 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. With C-60 Dimensions (WxHxD): 412 x 122 x 381 mm (16-1/4″ x 4-13/16″ x 14-15/16) Weight: 4.9 kg 10-13/16 lbs. 1-4 (XLR type connector x 4) Input Impedance: 3.6k ohms Nominal Input Level: -60 dBV (1mV) (MIC position) -20 dBV (0.1 V) (LINE position) Maximum Input Level: +3 dBV (1.4 V) at Trim Min. SUB INPUT (RCA jack x 2) Input Impedance: 10k ohms Nominal Input Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V) Maximum Input Level: +10 dBV (3 V). LINE OUTPUT (RCA jack x 2) Output Impedance: 100 ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V) Minimum Load Impedance: 2k ohms. TAPE OUTPUT (RCA jack x 4) Output Impedance: 100 ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V) Minimum Load Impedance: 2k ohms. MONITOR OUTPUT (RCA jack x 2) Output Impedance: 690 ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V). HIGH (Shelving): 10 kHz, +/- 10 dB MID (Parametric): 250 Hz to 5 kHz, +/- 14 dB LOW (Shelving): 100 Hz, +/- 10 dB. Frequency Response MIC INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB LINE INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 2 dB LINE INPUT to EFFECTS OUTPUT: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 2 dB LINE INPUT to PHONES: 40 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB. Signal-to-Noise Ratio 20 Hz to 20 kHz, B. 1 MIC INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 65 dB (at a nominal input level of -60 dBV) 4 MIC INPUTS to LINE OUTPUT: 60 dB (at a nominal input level of -60 dBV) 1 LINE INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 76 dB (at a nominal input level of -10 dBV) 4 LINE INPUTS to LINE OUTPUT: 70 dB (at a nominal input level of -10 dBV). 1 MIC INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 0.05% (at 1 kHz, 15 dB above nominal input level with 30 kHz low-pass filter inserted) 1 LINE INPUT to LINE OUTPUT: 0.04% (at 1 kHz, nominal input level with 30 kHz low-pass filter inserted) Crosstalk: 55 dB (at 1 kHz, nominal input level with 30 kHz low-pass filter inserted). Record/Play channels: 4/4 Noise Reduction: dbx TYPE II Frequency Response (overall): 40 Hz to 16 kHz, +/- 3 dB at 9.5 cm/sec. 40 Hz to 10 kHz, +/- 3 dB at 4.8 cm/sec. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (overall): UNWTD (20 Hz to 20 kHz)/IHF A WTD HIGH: 55 dB/58 dB (without dbx); 90/95 dB (with dbx) NORMAL: 54 dB/56 dB (without dbx); 88/93 dB (with dbx). Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.0% (1 kHz) Crosstalk (Channel Separation): 55 dB or better Erasure: 65 dB or better at 1 kHz, B. USA/CANADA: 120 V AC, 60 Hz U. /EUROPE: 230 V AC, 50 Hz AUSTRALIA: 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 21 W. In these specifications, 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Volt. Actual voltage levels are also given in parenthesis (0.316 V for -10 dBV rounded off to 0.3 V). Changes in specification and features may be made without notice or obligation. Thank you for looking!! This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Recorders”. The seller is “adept_collectibles” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Model: Portastudio 424MKII
- Input/Output Ports: Analog In, Analog Out
- Type: Analog Recorder
- Features: Pitch Control
- MPN: 424MKII
- Number of Phono Inputs: 4
- Number of Line Inputs: 4
- Brand: TASCAM
- Form Factor: Console/Tabletop
- Number of Mic Inputs: 4