Tascam 388 specifications

Brand : Tascam

General

Tech nical data

MIXER

MONITOR SECTION

RECORDER

Manufacturer: Tascam
Model: TASC AM STUDIO 8 (Model 388)
Type: 8-track Tape machine with 8 channel mixer, recorder, 1/4" on 18cm coils, 19 cm/ sec
Years of construction: 1984 - 1989
Manufactured in: Japan
Color: Black
Dimensions (WxHxD): 837 x 219 x 641 mm
Weight: 38 kg
Factory price: 9'467 DM

STEREO BUS:
Receives signal from the input channel when one or more L/R assignment switches of the input channels are actuated.
Receives signal from the program sum rails or the tracks of the recorder via monitor gain and pan pots when no L/R assignment switch is activated
Master Fader
Stereo sum input (L&R)
Mono switch
XRL output jacks with symm./unsymm. Switch (+4dBm) and RCA jacks (-10 dBV)

The TASC AM 388 has two independent EFFECT RETURN circuits.
The return signal coming from the 6.3mm jack jack reaches the STEREO sums via the gain control and pan-pot

RCA MONITOR OUT jacks (-10 dBV) and 2 stereo headphone jacks
The listening signal STEREO, AUX or EFFECT is determined by the monitor selection buttons
Level control effective both on MONITOR OUT and also on the headphone jacks.
100mW + 100mW Headphone output power (80hm)

Band: 1/4 inch, 1 mil
8-track, 8-channel
19cm/s Band speed *18cm coils (7")max.
3 motors, 2 heads
Built-in dbx noise reduction with switch for CH. 1-4 (ON/OFF), CH. 5-8 (ON/OFF) and CH. 8 (DEFEAT)
The drive is fully controlled with a tape servo
Real-time counter
Locator functions: zero return (RTZ), point of intersection search (STC)
Block repetition between zero and cue point
TAPE LOAD mode for easy tape handling, to avoid independent tape unwinding.
Tape output jacks (1 - 8)
PITCH control
Speed selector switch VARI/FIX/EXT
Complete drive control logic
Additional connection for an SMPTE interlock system or optional auto locator AQ - 65
Possibility of drive remote control by optimal remote control device RC -71
Possibility of remote-controlled "punch in/punch out" with optimal additional device RC - 30 P
Pitch fluctuations: 0.05% WRMS
Frequency response over all: 35 Hz-15 Hz, +/-3dB,-10VU
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90dB w/dbx
Total harmonic distortion (THD): less than 1%