Vintage Tascam Syncaset model 234 multi-track tape machine built around 1983. This unit has been fully tested and in all-around excellent working condition. Brand new OEM belts have just been installed. This particular 234 was originally a display only model, hence it is in very nice physical condition. It has less than a couple hours of total use/heads are in excellent condition. The Tascam 234 is an extremely well built 4-trk. cassette recorder, yielding high-quality recordings/documentations. >>>Check out my other items !<<< International bidders welcome*Will ship Worldwide
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For sale we have a near mint condition Tascam 234 Syncaset 4 track recorder. With the exception of some surface scratches on the top, there is no wear to be seen! It's been serviced with new belts, heads cleaned and demagnetized and pots squeaky clean. View & Download more than 291 Tascam PDF User Manuals, Guides and Instructions. Tascam Owner's Manuals, Operation Guides, and Specifications Preview.
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Tape: Compact Cassette, C-30 to C-90, chrome (cobalt) tape (70 µs EQ) Track Format: 4-track, 4 channel one direction recording/playback Heads 4x channel record/playback (Permalloy) 4x channel erase (Ferrite) Motors 1x FG servo-controlled DC capstan motor 1x DC reel motor, 1 DC control motor Tape Speed 1: 9.5 cm/s (3-3/4 ips) ±1% Pitch Control: ±12% of normal tape speed Wow & Flutter1: ±0.06% peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI weighted) 0.04% (NAB, weighted) Fast Wind Time: Approx. 85 seconds for C-60 tape Recording Time: 15 minutes for C-60 tape Dimensions: 482x147x357 mm Weight: 9.8 kg Electrical Mixer Section MIC/INST Input Input Impedance: 100k ohms, unbalanced Nominal Input Level: -60 dBV (1 mV) to -10 dBV (0.3 V) Min. Input Level: -70 dBV (0.3 mV), at TRIM max. Max. Input Level: +15 dBV (5.6 V), at TRIM min. Line In Input Impedance: 22k ohms, unbalanced Nominal Input Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V) Min. Input Level: -20 dBV (0.1 V), at INPUT max. Max. Input Level: + 15 dBV (5.6 V) Line Out Output Impedance: 100 ohms Nominal Load Impedance: 10k ohms Minimum Load Impedance: 1.7k ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V) Maximum Output Level: + 15 dBV (5.6 V) Cue Out (L,R) Output Impedance: 100 ohms Nominal Load Impedance: 10k ohms Minimum Load Impedance: 1.7k ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V), PAN fully L/R Maximum Output Level: + 15 dBV (5.6 V) Phones Output (Stereo) Nominal Load Impedance: 8 ohms Minimum Load Impedance: 4 ohms Maximum Output Level: 100 mW (8 ohms) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0/-2 dB S/N Ratio One mic/inst in to line out 68 dB (Trim max.)/82 dB (TRIM min.) (IHF, A weighted) 64 dB (Trim max.)/78 dB (TRIM min.) (unweighted, 20 - 20,000 Hz) One line in to line out: 82 dB (IHF, A weighted); 78 dB (unweighted 20 - 20,000 Hz) Total Harmonic Dist.: 0.05% (1 kHz, OVU) Crosstalk: 65 dB (1 kHz) Peak Level Indicators: Light up at 8 dB above OVU Recorder Section Record Channels: 4 (4 dbx II NR, switchable) Playback Channels: 4 (4 dbx II NR, switchable) Record Level Calibration: 160 nWb/m tape flux level (0 VU reference) Bias freq.: 100 kHz Equalization: 3180µs + 70 μ s Overall Freq. Response²: 40 Hz - 14,000 Hz ±3 dB at 0 VU (Rec/Repro) Signal-to-Noise Ratio² Referenced to 3 % THD level [285nWb/m] at 315 Hz 54 dB (dbx Out, IHF, A weighted 400 Hz) 52 dB (dbx Out, unweighted, 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz) 95 dB (dbx In, IHF, A weighted 1 kHz) 90 dB (dbx In, unweighted, 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz) Total Harm. Distortion²: 1.0% (400Hz,OVU) Crosstalk: 70 dB (1 kHz, OVU, dbx IN) Erasure: 70 dB referenced to 285 nWb/m at 1 kHz Power Requirements: 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 30W... read more