Tascam 424 MK II specifications

General

Tech nical data

The Tascam 42 4 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 Tc6e421eaad140c1bc1a39980502df80cAM heads.

The transport controls of the 424 MKII are microprocessor operated, allowing highly reliable functions that make the unit easier to use:

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tape: Compact Cassette (C-30 to 90), High-Bias (CrO2)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Mixer Section

MIC/LINE INPUT, Ch.1-4 (XLR type connector x 4)

MIC/LINE INPUT, Ch.1-4 (1/4" phone jack x 4)

STEREO INPUT, Ch.5-8 (1/4" phone jack x 4)

SUB INPUT (RCA jack x 2)

LINE OUTPUT (RCA jack x 2)

EFFECT 1 SEND (1/4" phone jack)

EFFECT 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT (1/4" phone jack)