Tascam TSR-8

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Tascam / Teac
• Model: TSR-8 (with DBX 1)
• Type: 1/2-inch, 8-track master reel tape
• Years of manufacture: 1989 - 1996
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: yes, RC-408
• Power consumption: 95 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 432 x 400 x 202 mm
• Weight: 27 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'999 £, corresponds to about 5'500 DM
• New prices accessories:
  • Interface SMTPE/EBU Synchronizer: Tascam ES50/51

Interface RS232 Serial Synchronizer Remote control RC-408: 400 DM

Connections

• Inputs:
  • Line unbalanced: 8 inputs - 10 dBV (316 mV), 10 kOhm.
• Outputs:
  • Line unbalanced: 8 outputs - 10 dBV (316 mV), 100 ohms

Specifications

• Tape material: 1/2 inch
• Track position: 8-track, 8-channel
• Max. Reel size: 26.5 cm D (NAB)
• Heads: 2, 1x 8-track record / playback head, 1x 8-track erase head
• Drive type: 3, 1x Capstan DC servo direct drive, 2x DC winding motors
• Tape speeds: 38 cm/s
• Speed fine control: ± 12
• Synchronization fluctuations: < 0.06 %
• Overall frequency response:
  • at 38 cm/sec: 40 - 20'000 Hz (± 3 dB at 0 dB VU).
• Crosstalk attenuation: > 82 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • • without DBX: 68 dB
    • with DBX 1: 108 dB
• Distortion factor: < 0.8 % 1 kHz
• Cancelling frequency: 145 kHz

Special Features

• Built-in, switchable DBX type 1 noise suppressor
• Standard 19" dimension, brackets included in delivery
• Serial & parallel interface for external control
• Cueing: Electronically disengageable tape lifters
• 8-channel LED display (12 LEDs each)
• Auto Punch In/Out with Rehearsal Function
• Crack-free Punch In/Out
• Spot erase
• 3-point auto locator
• Real-time tape counter
• Pitch Control +/- 12

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Tascam 644
• Tascam 688 Midi Studio
• Tascam MSR-16
• Tascam MSR-24
• Tascam TSR-8
• Tascam BR20

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Tascam TSR-8

• Excerpt from UK advertisement 1989: Tascam TSR-8

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