Tascam 302mkII User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TASCAM's 302mkII and 322 cassette decks are sister products, designed to offer the simplicity of a standard dual cassette deck, yet the sophistication for the most demanding A/V installation. These decks are well suited for almost any recording or playback application.

Both decks offer optical leader sensing, allowing the deck to minimize the play or record time lost in reversing tape direction. The decks can operate independently with their own audio I/O, or they can work together for dual recording of a single master. Built-in cascade out and transport logic also allows multiple machines to be used in duplication rigs or logging set-ups.

The 322 adds an RS-232 control port for use with advanced control systems, as well as an optional slot for the LA-322 Balancing Kit.

302mkII & 322

Technical Documentation

• 3-U Rack Mountable Advanced Dual Cassette Deck

• Optical Leader Sensing for Quick Auto Reverse

• Both Decks Record Capable for Simultaneous Masters

• Independent Unbalanced RCA I/O For Each Deck

• Common I/O Mode for Saving Inputs On Mixer

• RTZ (Return to Zero) Function on Each Deck

• ± 10% Pitch Control Independent for Each Deck

• Headphone Output With Level Control

APPLICATIONS

Meeting Facilities (Boardrooms, Lecture Halls, etc)

The 302mkII and 322 are commonly used in installed sound for meeting spaces because of their flexibility for playback and recording simultaneously. The 322 can record a meeting while playing back a different tape. These are ideal for logging applications as well, since multiple machines can be linked together for longer recording capacity.

House of Worship, Live Theater, Multipurpose Rooms

Many houses of worship are making recordings of their services for members who could not attend. The 302mkII and 322 are ideal decks for this, taking advantage of optical leader sensing to minimize the time lost while reversing tape direction. Since the two wells of the 302mkII can work independently, one well could be used for cueing a tape while the other well is playing. The 322's ability to add the LA-322 Balancing Kit allows direct connection to balanced devices.

Control System Integration

In applications where control systems are being integrated, the RS-232 port on the 322 is perfect. Many designers and installers are using the status information from the RS-232 port to build intelligent automated dubbing systems and logging rigs, or to simply report the cassette status to a touch panel at a lectern. For more basic systems, the wired port on the rear of the 302mkII or 322 offers control from IR/Serial outputs.

Music Educators - Dance Instructors - Health Clubs

Band, Choir, Theater and Dance programs often need to be able to make copies of rehearsal tapes for their performers to practice with. Many competitions for dance and music still require masters to be submitted on cassette. The 302mkII and 322 offer high quality masters and tape speed control (up to ± 10%). Since the speed control is separate per deck, the speed change can be committed to a separate tape.

• Cascade Logic and I/O for Duplication or Logging

• Dolby B and C with HX Pro Headroom Extension

• Normal and High Speed Dubbing Capability

• Auto Music Search Function (CPS)

• RC-322A Wired Remote Standard

• RS-232 Control Port (322 only)

• Optional WR-7000 Cascade Cables

• Optional LA-322 Balancing Kit (322 only)

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications:

Track System: Heads (per deck): Type of Tape: Tape Speed:

Pitch Control: Fast Wind Time: Frequency Response:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Wow and Flutter: Distortion: Line RCA Inputs: Line RCA Outputs: Cascade Output: Headphone TRS Output:

General Specifications:

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption: Dimensions:

Weight: Standard Accessories: Optional Accessories:

4 track, 2 channel stereo (1) Erase, (1) Record/Reproduce Cassette C-30/60/90, Normal, CrO2, Metal 1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec 3 3/4 ips, 9.52 cm/sec (high speed dub) Approx ± 10% Approximately 120 seconds for C60 63Hz-18kHz ± 3dB Metal 63Hz-16kHz ± 3dB CrO2 63Hz-16kHz ± 3dB Normal >79dB Dolby C, CCIR ARM >69dB Dolby B, CCIR ARM >59dB Dolby off, 3% THD, Weighted <0.15% (WRMS) <2.5%, 1kHz, 160nWb/m (Metal)

-10dBV, 0.3V, 24kOhms

-5dBu, 0.6V, 1.5kOhms

-10 dBV (0.3V), 100 Ohms 7mW/side, 32 Ohms

120-230V AC, 50-60Hz switchable (US/Canada/General Export Model) 230V AC, 50Hz (Europe Model) 240V AC, 50Hz (Australia) 33W 483 x 140 x 323.9 mm 19" x 5.5" x 12.8"

7.8Kg, 17.19 lbs RC-322A Wired Remote LA-322 Balancing Kit (322 only)

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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

302mkII & 322 Front Panel302mkII Rear Panel 322 Rear Panel

Optional LA-322 (1 kit includes balancing cards for both wells)

302mkII & 322 Technical Documentation

WIRED REMOTE

RESET

COUNTER

NORM HI SPEED

DUB STDBY (1>2)

SYNC

REVERSE

REC

DUAL

RTZ

CPS

STOP PAUSE

PLAY

REW F FWD REC MUTE RECORD