Difference between revisions of "Tascam 48 OB"
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| − | ''' | + | '''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- | + | * 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" tape |
| − | * 26,5 cm | + | * 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 | + | * THD 0.8% 0 VU at 1 kHz |
| − | * | + | * Specifications 48 L: |
| − | * 8- | + | * 8-track, 8-channel, 1/2" band. |
| − | * 26 | + | * 26.5 cm coils |
| − | * | + | * Speed 1.2 cm/s, I 0.3% deviation |
| − | * Wow | + | * 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% | + | * THD 1% at OVU |
| − | == | + | == Comments == |
| − | * | + | * 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 == |
| − | * | + | * Excerpt from brochure: Tascam 38, 48-L, 48-OB, 58-OB |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Tascam 38-48-L-OB-58 OB-Daten-1987.jpg]] |
| − | + | * Excerpt from advertisement: Tascam Series-40 | |
| − | * | + | [[File:Tascam 42-44-48-Werbung.jpg|1000px]] |
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| − | * Manual | + | == Reports == |
| − | * 2 | + | * Report from "Tape Museum": |
| − | * Monitor- | + | * Series 40 details |
| − | * XLR | + | |
| − | * | + | * 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. |
| − | * Cue | + | * 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. | ||
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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]
- 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 44
- Tascam 48 OB
- Tascam 58 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]
- Excerpt from brochure: Tascam 38, 48-L, 48-OB, 58-OB
- Excerpt from advertisement: Tascam Series-40
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.