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− | {{ | + | {{navigation}} |
− | ''' | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Tascam]] |
− | * | + | * Model: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388) |
− | * | + | * Type: 8-track tape machine with 8 channel mixer, recorder, 1/4" on 18cm reels, 19 cm/sec |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1989 |
− | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
− | * | + | * Color: Black |
− | * | + | * Dimensions (WxHxD): 837 x 219 x 641 mm |
− | * | + | * Weight: 38 kg |
− | * | + | * Original price: 9'467 DM |
− | ''' | + | '''Technical data''' |
− | '' | + | ''MIXING PULSE'' |
− | * | + | * Each input channel has: |
− | * XRL | + | * XRL balanced input Micro (-70 dBV to -35dBV). |
− | * 6 | + | * 6.3 mm jack UNE input (-10 dBV) |
− | * MIC | + | * MIC trim control |
− | * | + | * Input selector switch (MIC-UNE-RMX) |
− | * 6 | + | * 6.3 mm jack additional Send/Receive |
− | * 3- | + | * 3-band equalizer |
− | ** (50 Hz-1kHz/500 Hz-5 kHz/2 | + | ** (50 Hz-1kHz/500 Hz-5 kHz/2.5 kHz-15 kHz, +/- 12dB) |
− | * Overload LED | + | * Overload LED indicator |
− | * AUX Pre/Post | + | * AUX Pre/Post Switch and Send Level Control |
− | * EFFECT | + | * EFFECT send level control |
− | * PGM 1 -8 | + | * PGM 1 -8 & L/R summing-bar assignment switch & pan pot |
− | * | + | * Soft 60 mm fader |
− | * | + | * PROGRAM BUS (x 8): |
− | * ODD | + | * ODD and EVEN Master Fader |
− | * PGM BUSS | + | * PGM BUSS Input 1-8 |
− | * RCA | + | * RCA output jacks (-10 dBV) for each PGM summing bus |
* STEREO BUS: | * STEREO BUS: | ||
− | * | + | * Receives signal from input channel when one or more of the input channel L/R assignment switches are engaged. |
− | + | Receives signal from the program buses or the tracks of the recorder via monitor gain and pan pots when no L/R assignment switch is operated. | |
− | * Master | + | * Master fader |
− | * Stereo | + | * Stereo sum input (L&R) |
− | * Mono | + | * Mono switch |
− | * XRL | + | * XRL output jacks with balanced/unbalanced switch (+4dBm) and RCA jacks (-10 dBV) |
* AUX BUS (1 x) | * AUX BUS (1 x) | ||
− | * | + | * Receives signal from channel (pre or post) |
− | * Master | + | * Master level control |
− | * 6 | + | * 6.3 mm jack (OdBU) and RCA (-IOdBV) output jacks |
− | * AUX | + | * AUX bus bar input |
* EFFECT SEND (x1) | * EFFECT SEND (x1) | ||
− | * | + | * Receives signal from channel (post) |
− | * Master | + | * Master level control |
− | * 6 | + | * 6.3mm jack (OdBu) and RCA (-IOdBV) output jacks |
− | * | + | * Effect summing bar input |
* EFFECT RETURN (x2) | * EFFECT RETURN (x2) | ||
− | * | + | * The TASCAM 388 has two independent EFFECT RETURN circuits. |
− | * | + | * The return signal coming from the 6.3 mm phone jack goes to the STEREO sums via the gain control and pan pot. |
''MONITOR SECTION'' | ''MONITOR SECTION'' | ||
− | * RCA MONITOR OUT | + | * RCA MONITOR OUT jacks (-10 dBV) and 2 stereo headphone jacks |
− | * | + | * The monitoring signal STEREO, AUX or EFFECT is determined by the monitor selection buttons. |
− | * | + | * Level control effective on both MONITOR OUT and headphone jacks. |
− | * 100 mW + 100 mW | + | * 100 mW + 100 mW headphone output power (80hm) |
''RECORDER'' | ''RECORDER'' | ||
− | * | + | * Tape: 1/4 inch, 1 mil |
− | * 8- | + | * 8-track, 8-channel |
− | * 19 cm/s | + | * 19 cm/s tape speed *18cm reels (7")max. |
− | * 3 | + | * 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) |
− | * | + | * Drive completely controlled with belt tension servo |
− | * | + | * Real time counter |
− | * Locator | + | * Locator functions: Zero Return (RTZ), Search Intersection (STC). |
− | * Block | + | * Block repeat between zero and cue point |
− | * | + | * TAPE LOAD mode for easy tape handling, to avoid independent tape unwinding. |
− | * | + | * Tape output jacks (1 - 8) |
− | * PITCH | + | * PITCH control |
− | * | + | * Speed selector 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 unit RC -71 |
− | * | + | * Possibility of remote controlled "Punch In/Punch Out" with optimal add-on unit RC - 30 P |
− | * | + | * Pitch fluctuation: 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% |
− | == | + | == Remarks == |
− | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
* Tape Deck: | * Tape Deck: | ||
* [[Tascam 112]] | * [[Tascam 112]] | ||
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− | * | + | * [[Tape Machines: |
* [[Tascam 22-4]] | * [[Tascam 22-4]] | ||
* [[Tascam 32]] | * [[Tascam 32]] | ||
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− | * DBX | + | * [[DBX]] |
* [[Tascam DX-2]] | * [[Tascam DX-2]] | ||
* [[Tascam DX-4]] | * [[Tascam DX-4]] | ||
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− | * CD | + | * [[CD player]] |
* [[Tascam CD 501]] | * [[Tascam CD 501]] | ||
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− | * Equalizer | + | * [[Equalizer]] |
* [[Tascam GE20 B]] | * [[Tascam GE20 B]] | ||
* [[Tascam PE40]] | * [[Tascam PE40]] | ||
− | * | + | * Headphone amplifier: |
* [[Tascam MH 40 B]] | * [[Tascam MH 40 B]] | ||
− | * Peak | + | * Peak display: |
* [[Tascam MU 40]] | * [[Tascam MU 40]] | ||
− | == | + | == Pictures == |
− | * | + | * Image: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388) |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Tascam 388-1.jpg|750px]] |
− | == | + | * Excerpt from brochure: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388) |
+ | [[File:Tascam 388-Prospekt-1.jpg|750px]] | ||
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+ | == Reports == | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 1 October 2019
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Tascam
- Model: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388)
- Type: 8-track tape machine with 8 channel mixer, recorder, 1/4" on 18cm reels, 19 cm/sec
- Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1989
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 837 x 219 x 641 mm
- Weight: 38 kg
- Original price: 9'467 DM
Technical data
MIXING PULSE
- Each input channel has:
- XRL balanced input Micro (-70 dBV to -35dBV).
- 6.3 mm jack UNE input (-10 dBV)
- MIC trim control
- Input selector switch (MIC-UNE-RMX)
- 6.3 mm jack additional Send/Receive
- 3-band equalizer
- (50 Hz-1kHz/500 Hz-5 kHz/2.5 kHz-15 kHz, +/- 12dB)
- Overload LED indicator
- AUX Pre/Post Switch and Send Level Control
- EFFECT send level control
- PGM 1 -8 & L/R summing-bar assignment switch & pan pot
- Soft 60 mm fader
- PROGRAM BUS (x 8):
- ODD and EVEN Master Fader
- PGM BUSS Input 1-8
- RCA output jacks (-10 dBV) for each PGM summing bus
- STEREO BUS:
- Receives signal from input channel when one or more of the input channel L/R assignment switches are engaged.
Receives signal from the program buses or the tracks of the recorder via monitor gain and pan pots when no L/R assignment switch is operated.
- Master fader
- Stereo sum input (L&R)
- Mono switch
- XRL output jacks with balanced/unbalanced switch (+4dBm) and RCA jacks (-10 dBV)
- AUX BUS (1 x)
- Receives signal from channel (pre or post)
- Master level control
- 6.3 mm jack (OdBU) and RCA (-IOdBV) output jacks
- AUX bus bar input
- EFFECT SEND (x1)
- Receives signal from channel (post)
- Master level control
- 6.3mm jack (OdBu) and RCA (-IOdBV) output jacks
- Effect summing bar input
- EFFECT RETURN (x2)
- The TASCAM 388 has two independent EFFECT RETURN circuits.
- The return signal coming from the 6.3 mm phone jack goes to the STEREO sums via the gain control and pan pot.
MONITOR SECTION
- RCA MONITOR OUT jacks (-10 dBV) and 2 stereo headphone jacks
- The monitoring signal STEREO, AUX or EFFECT is determined by the monitor selection buttons.
- Level control effective on both MONITOR OUT and headphone jacks.
- 100 mW + 100 mW headphone output power (80hm)
RECORDER
- Tape: 1/4 inch, 1 mil
- 8-track, 8-channel
- 19 cm/s tape speed *18cm reels (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)
- Drive completely controlled with belt tension servo
- Real time counter
- Locator functions: Zero Return (RTZ), Search Intersection (STC).
- Block repeat 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 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 unit RC -71
- Possibility of remote controlled "Punch In/Punch Out" with optimal add-on unit RC - 30 P
- Pitch fluctuation: 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%
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Tape Deck:
- Tascam 112
- Tascam 112 R
- Tascam 122 MKII
- Tascam 133
- Tascam 234
- Tascam Porta One
- Tascam Porta Two
- Tascam Porta 05
- Tascam 244 Portastudio
- Tascam 246 Portastudio
- [[Tape Machines:
- Tascam 22-4
- Tascam 32
- Tascam 34-B
- Tascam 38
- Tascam 42
- Tascam 48 OB
- Tascam ATR-60
- Tascam MS-16
- Tascam 388
- Mixer:
- Tascam M 1 B
- Tascam MX 80
- Tascam M 06
- Tascam M 106
- Tascam M 208
- Tascam M 216
- Tascam M 224
- Tascam M 308 B
- Tascam M 312 B
- Tascam M 320 B
- Tascam M 512
- Tascam M 520
- Tascam M 600/32
- Tascam M 600/24
- Headphone amplifier:
- Tascam MH 40 B
- Peak display:
- Tascam MU 40
Pictures[edit]
- Image: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388)
- Excerpt from brochure: TASCAM STUDIO 8 (Model 388)