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TEAC/TASCAM 238 Syncaset Multi Track Cassette Recorder Pro Refurbed, Vintage MIJ
Estimated price for orientation: 799 $
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Description Brand: TASCAM Tracks: 8 Model: 238 Media Type: Cassette Form Factor: Rack-Mountable Inputs/Outputs: Analog Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out MPN: 238 Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Type: Analog Recorder Max. Number of Channels: 8 UPC: Does not apply
Professionally refurbished to original factory specs, tested and 100% functional. Superficial cosmetic wear is apparent, but no damage or significant issues. From the owner's manual:
"The Tascam 238 Syncaset is a rack mountedable 8 channel / 8 track multitrack recorder for professional studio applications. Its transport features microprocessor operation and automatic functions for high reliability,stability and ease of use in an ever-more complex studio
environment. Mant features previously available only on 24 track machines have been included in the 238 so you can concentrate on your creative work instead of technical details. It records on readily availabel standard Compact Cassette Tape, high bias Type II using built-in DBX noise reduction. The 238's discrete 8 channel format head was developed by TEAC especially for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders and achieves audio quality specifications equal to TASCAM's original 4-channel Syncaset recorders. Special tape synch circuitry makes it possible to record MIDI/FSK synch tones or SIMPTE time code for synchronization of MIDI sequencers. External speed and transport controls are available through a serial port on the rear panel synchronizing to other recorders or for computer control of functions. An optional remote control and footswitch are available."
Description
| Brand: | TASCAM | Tracks: | 8 |
| Model: | 238 | Media Type: | Cassette |
| Form Factor: | Rack-Mountable | Inputs/Outputs: | Analog Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out |
| MPN: | 238 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Type: | Analog Recorder | Max. Number of Channels: | 8 |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Professionally refurbished to original factory specs, tested and 100% functional. Superficial cosmetic wear is apparent, but no damage or significant issues. From the owner's manual:
"The Tascam 238 Syncaset is a rack mountedable 8 channel / 8 track multitrack recorder for professional studio applications. Its transport features microprocessor operation and automatic functions for high reliability,stability and ease of use in an ever-more complex studio
environment. Mant features previously available only on 24 track machines have been included in the 238 so you can concentrate on your creative work instead of technical details. It records on readily availabel standard Compact Cassette Tape, high bias Type II using built-in DBX noise reduction. The 238's discrete 8 channel format head was developed by TEAC especially for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders and achieves audio quality specifications equal to TASCAM's original 4-channel Syncaset recorders. Special tape synch circuitry makes it possible to record MIDI/FSK synch tones or SIMPTE time code for synchronization of MIDI sequencers. External speed and transport controls are available through a serial port on the rear panel synchronizing to other recorders or for computer control of functions. An optional remote control and footswitch are available."
"The Tascam 238 Syncaset is a rack mountedable 8 channel / 8 track multitrack recorder for professional studio applications. Its transport features microprocessor operation and automatic functions for high reliability,stability and ease of use in an ever-more complex studio
environment. Mant features previously available only on 24 track machines have been included in the 238 so you can concentrate on your creative work instead of technical details. It records on readily availabel standard Compact Cassette Tape, high bias Type II using built-in DBX noise reduction. The 238's discrete 8 channel format head was developed by TEAC especially for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders and achieves audio quality specifications equal to TASCAM's original 4-channel Syncaset recorders. Special tape synch circuitry makes it possible to record MIDI/FSK synch tones or SIMPTE time code for synchronization of MIDI sequencers. External speed and transport controls are available through a serial port on the rear panel synchronizing to other recorders or for computer control of functions. An optional remote control and footswitch are available."