Tascam 102 Mk2 Brochure

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TASCAM's 102mkII is a single well cassette deck
designed to offer excellent sonic performance at
an affordable price point. The 102mkII utilizes
Dolby HX Pro head-room extension with either
"B" or "C" noise reduction circuits to ensure the
best sound characteristics possible. Record mute
function automatically drops a four second silent
space for easy automatic music search cueing.
Intro Check automatically auditions each track to
help you find the song you are looking for.

102mkII

Technical Documentation

• 3-U Rack Mountable Cassette Deck

• Dolby B and C with HX Pro Headroom Extension

• Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O

• Headphone Output

APPLICATIONS

Home Studios

For musicians in need of a simple, reliable cassette deck in their
studio, the 102mkII is an unbeatable value. Outstanding
dynamic range characteristics are the result of Dolby B and C
noise reduction, as well as the HX Pro circuitry extending the
high end frequency response. The 102mkII truly takes
advantage of CrO2 and Metal tape formulations by changing
its recording characteristics. This improves performance even
further to levels unheard of from a deck at this price point.

Whether you are using the cassette deck for mixdown of your
recordings, or looking for a deck to use in rehearsals for listening
to tapes of song sets, the 102mkII will stand up to the regular
demands of these applications.

The fact that the 102mkII can be rack mounted also lends itself
to a number of portable applications at the gig like making live
recordings of the band, or being used for music in between sets.

Portable PA and Installed Sound

Musicians are not the only ones who will appreciate the sound
quality and durability of the 102mkII. In many mobile PA
systems or budget related installed sound, the 102mkII is a
far superior solution to consumer oriented cassette decks.

Most consumer decks are designed to sit in a component stereo
system cabinet, and are expected to be played a couple times
a month, at most. They are not built for a regular routine of
jostling, pulling cables in and ripping them out, and having
tapes of all types jammed in.

The 102mkII chassis is much stronger than the average deck,
with integrated rack ears. This offers more than just a more
refined look, it actually strengthens the case and gives a more
solid feel to the controls. The connectors are reinforced for
more rugged connection to the rest of the electronics. Plus,
the mechanism is designed for regular use.

• Record Mute Function for Automatic Song Spacing

• Electronic Tape Counter

• Intro Check Automatically Scans Each Song

• Auto Tape Selection

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications:

Track System:
Heads (per deck):
Type of Tape:
Tape Speed:
Fast Wind Time:
Frequency Response:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Wow and Flutter:
Line RCA Input:
Line RCA Output :
Headphone Output:

General Specifications:

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

Weight:

The 102mkII is available at:

4 track, 2 channel stereo
(1) Erase, (1) Record/Reproduce
Cassette C-60, C-90
1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec
Approximately 110 seconds for C60
25Hz-19kHz ±3dB Metal
25Hz-18kHz ±3dB CrO2
25Hz-17kHz ±3dB Normal
>79dB Dolby C, over 1kHz
>69dB Dolby B, over 5kHz
>59dB Dolby off, 3% THD, Weighted
<0.06% (W RMS)

-10dBu, 97mV, 50kOhms

-10dBu, .52mV, >50kOhms
1mW, 8 Ohms

120V AC, 60Hz (US/Canada Model)
230V AC, 50Hz (Europe Model)
10W
482 x 144 x 286 mm
19" x 5.7" x 11.3"
4Kg, 8.8 lbs.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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FRONT AND BACK PANEL

102mkII Technical Documentation

ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS

The cassette player/recorder shall be a single well
cassette deck, utilizing a two head mechanism for
playback and recording.

Inputs and outputs shall be provided on unbalanced RCA
connectors on the rear panel. The input level shall
be controlled by a single stereo input level control, aided
by a separate balance control. Headphone output shall
be provided on the front panel.

Dolby™ B and C noise reduction and Dolby HX Pro head­room extension shall be implemented. Noise reduction
method shall be switched from the front panel.

The cassette deck shall offer an Intro Check feature
which searches for each new program in the tape,
playing the first 15 seconds of each track.

The cassette deck shall mount in a standard 19" rack mount
form, using three standard rack spaces. The cassette
mechanism shall have dimensions of 19" x 5.7" x 11.3"
(W x H x D).

Metric measurements : 482 x 144 x 286mm (W x H x D).

The dual cassette deck shall be a TASCAM 102mkII.

NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on TASCAM's
Sound Contractor CD-ROM. Contact TASCAM for details.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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