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* Hersteller: [[Tascam]]
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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[Tascam]]
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* Model: 48-OB / 48-L (Low Speed)
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* Type: Tape machine with 8 channel, 1/2", 38 cm/sec
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* Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1989
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* Made in: Japan
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* Color: Black
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* Dimensions (WxHxD): 432 x 505 x 315,5 mm
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* Original price: 10'260 DM
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** Version 48-L: 16'077 DM
  
[[Datei:Tascam 42-44-48-Werbung.jpg]]
 
  
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'''Technical Data'''
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* 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" tape
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* 26,5 cm reels
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* Speed 38 cm/s, wow and flutter 0.05%
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* Frequency range 40 Hz-20 kHz, 0 VU
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* Spurious 69 dB, 107dB with dbx-NR
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* THD 0.8% 0 VU at 1 kHz
  
== Bemerkungen ==
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* Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
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* Specifications 48 L:
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* 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" band.
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* 26.5 cm coils
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* Speed 1.2 cm/s, I 0.3% deviation
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* Wow and flutter±1.7%
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* Frequency range 100-3000 Hz ±3 dB at -20 VU
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* External voltage spacing 49dB
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* Crosstalk 45 dB (400 Hz; OVU)
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* THD 1% at OVU
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== Comments ==
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* Other models in the same series:
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* Tape Deck:
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* [[Tascam 112]]
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* [[Tascam 112 R]]
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* [[Tascam 122 MKII]]
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* [[Tascam 133]]
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* [[Tascam 234]]
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* [[Tascam Porta One]]
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* [[Tascam Porta Two]]
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* [[Tascam Porta 05]]
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* [[Tascam 244 Portastudio]]
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* [[Tascam 246 Portastudio]]
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* [[Tape Machines:
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* [[Tascam 22-4]]
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* [[Tascam 32]]
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* [[Tascam 34-B]]
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* [[Tascam 38]]
 
* [[Tascam 42]]
 
* [[Tascam 42]]
 
* [[Tascam 44]]
 
* [[Tascam 44]]
 
* [[Tascam 48 OB]]
 
* [[Tascam 48 OB]]
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* [[Tascam 58 OB]]
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* [[Tascam ATR-60]]
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* [[Tascam MS-16]]
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* [[Tascam 388]]
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* [[DBX]]
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* [[Tascam DX-2]]
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* [[Tascam DX-4]]
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* [[Tascam DX-8]]
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* [[CD player]]
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* [[Tascam CD 501]]
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* Mixer:
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* [[Tascam M 1 B]]
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* [[Tascam MX 80]]
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* [[Tascam M 06]]
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* [[Tascam M 106]]
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* [[Tascam M 208]]
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* [[Tascam M 216]]
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* [[Tascam M 224]]
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* [[Tascam M 308 B]]
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* [[Tascam M 312 B]]
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* [[Tascam M 320 B]]
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* [[Tascam M 512]]
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* [[Tascam M 520]]
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* [[Tascam M 600/32]]
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* [[Tascam M 600/24]]
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* [[Equalizer]]
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* [[Tascam GE20 B]]
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* [[Tascam PE40]]
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* Headphone amplifier:
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* [[Tascam MH 40 B]]
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* Peak display:
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* [[Tascam MU 40]]
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== Pictures ==
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* Excerpt from brochure: Tascam 38, 48-L, 48-OB, 58-OB
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[[File:Tascam 38-48-L-OB-58 OB-Daten-1987.jpg]]
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* Excerpt from advertisement: Tascam Series-40
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[[File:Tascam 42-44-48-Werbung.jpg|1000px]]
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== Reports ==
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* Report from "Tape Museum":
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* Series 40 details
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* Series 40 units are designed for faster and more versatile production:
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* Manual, Damp and Stop editing capabilities for fast and convenient editing (42B-dB).
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* 2 independent input and output level controls per channel. (42B-dB)
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* Monitor tracks or inputs as needed using individual pre-load and record selector switches plus output selector switch.
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* XLR jacks for inputs and outputs 600 ohm balanced.
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* Synchronous recording capability. The 42 2-track machine can be used for 1-track overdubs.
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* Tacho controlled digital display with positive or negative real time display.
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* Auto loader controls a "search-to-cue" in both directions during fast rewind.
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* Switching for input and output O-VU at -10dB and + 4dB (42 B-db).
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* A "Return-to-Zero" button acts as a second auto-locator, stopping the tape at "00:00".
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* Speed adjustment: for +/-12%.
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* Cue possibility with one hand.
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* Rear SMPTE connectivity (accessory) carries TTL levels and is compatible with Adam Smith, Audio Kinetics, BTX, Convergence, EECO, HD, Fernseh, United Media and other popular brands.
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* Retrofittable dbx noise reduction, dx4d, dx2d.
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* Series 40 units incorporate leading edge technology in electronics as well:
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* All amplifier stages are directly coupled to achieve lowest distortion and optimal frequency response even for very low frequencies.
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* The input amplifiers for the sync and playback heads incorporate ultra-low noise differential FET's for improved pulse and phase response.
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* Eight different supply voltages including bipolar 15V for all audio stages provide optimum reliability.
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VU meter plus peak LED's allow fast and accurate indication of short high output peaks.
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== Links ==
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[[Category:Tape machines]]

Latest revision as of 04:45, 8 March 2021

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Tascam
  • Model: 48-OB / 48-L (Low Speed)
  • Type: Tape machine with 8 channel, 1/2", 38 cm/sec
  • Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1989
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 432 x 505 x 315,5 mm
  • Original price: 10'260 DM
    • Version 48-L: 16'077 DM


Technical Data

  • 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" tape
  • 26,5 cm reels
  • Speed 38 cm/s, wow and flutter 0.05%
  • Frequency range 40 Hz-20 kHz, 0 VU
  • Spurious 69 dB, 107dB with dbx-NR
  • THD 0.8% 0 VU at 1 kHz


  • Specifications 48 L:
  • 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" band.
  • 26.5 cm coils
  • Speed 1.2 cm/s, I 0.3% deviation
  • Wow and flutter±1.7%
  • Frequency range 100-3000 Hz ±3 dB at -20 VU
  • External voltage spacing 49dB
  • Crosstalk 45 dB (400 Hz; OVU)
  • THD 1% at OVU


Comments[edit]









Pictures[edit]

  • Excerpt from brochure: Tascam 38, 48-L, 48-OB, 58-OB

Tascam 38-48-L-OB-58 OB-Daten-1987.jpg


  • Excerpt from advertisement: Tascam Series-40

Tascam 42-44-48-Werbung.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Report from "Tape Museum":
  • Series 40 details
  • Series 40 units are designed for faster and more versatile production:
  • Manual, Damp and Stop editing capabilities for fast and convenient editing (42B-dB).
  • 2 independent input and output level controls per channel. (42B-dB)
  • Monitor tracks or inputs as needed using individual pre-load and record selector switches plus output selector switch.
  • XLR jacks for inputs and outputs 600 ohm balanced.
  • Synchronous recording capability. The 42 2-track machine can be used for 1-track overdubs.
  • Tacho controlled digital display with positive or negative real time display.
  • Auto loader controls a "search-to-cue" in both directions during fast rewind.
  • Switching for input and output O-VU at -10dB and + 4dB (42 B-db).
  • A "Return-to-Zero" button acts as a second auto-locator, stopping the tape at "00:00".
  • Speed adjustment: for +/-12%.
  • Cue possibility with one hand.
  • Rear SMPTE connectivity (accessory) carries TTL levels and is compatible with Adam Smith, Audio Kinetics, BTX, Convergence, EECO, HD, Fernseh, United Media and other popular brands.
  • Retrofittable dbx noise reduction, dx4d, dx2d.
  • Series 40 units incorporate leading edge technology in electronics as well:
  • All amplifier stages are directly coupled to achieve lowest distortion and optimal frequency response even for very low frequencies.
  • The input amplifiers for the sync and playback heads incorporate ultra-low noise differential FET's for improved pulse and phase response.
  • Eight different supply voltages including bipolar 15V for all audio stages provide optimum reliability.

VU meter plus peak LED's allow fast and accurate indication of short high output peaks.


Links[edit]