Tascam 424 Mk3 Brochure

424 MKIII

Portastudio

The 424 MKIII is a direct descendant of the original 144 of 1978. A real personal recording studio with a professional mixing console and a logic-controlled cassette deck in a sing le easy-to-use unit.

The 424 MKIII is equipped with powerful musical EQ on all six input channels, flexible auxiliary and monitoring systems, and a comprehensive range of inputs and routing options.

With a sophisticated 4-track tape recorder using logic control to provide a range of automated functions, the 424 MKIII gives you the power to fully explore and exploit the creative possibilities of multitracking.

Options

RC-30P Foot-switch for hands-free punch in and

out

Main Features

4-track 4-channel recording system Simultaneous recording up to 4 tracks Dual tape speed (3 3 /4 and 1 7 /8 ips) Logic controlled 4-track tape transport dbx noise reduction

±12% pitch control

Return-to-zero and 2 locate points Repeat function Auto punch I/O with rehearsal function 6 full-function input channels with MID sweepable

3-band EQ

2 Aux Sends for effects processing, one of which is

switchable to tape cue 4 assignable XLR microphone inputs Dedicated stereo inputs (channel 7-8) Stereo SUB IN Separate main L-R and monitor outputs Dedicated 4 tape outputs Sync output Easy-to-read FL display

Specifications

Mechanical

Tape Compact cassettes C-30/60/90, 70 µs Hi-Bias (CrO2) Track format 4-track, 4-channel Noise reduction dbx Type II

Heads Motor DC motor

Tape speeds 9.5 cm/sec. and 4.8 cm/s Speed accuracy

1 4-channel head for recording/playback (permalloy) 1 4-channel erase head (ferrite)

±1.0%

Pitch control Wow and flutter 0.05% (9.5 cm/s)

Fast winding time approx. 120 s with C-60 cassette

±12%

Audio

Frequency response (overall) Total harmonic distortion <1.0%

Signal-to-noise ratio Channel separation >55 dB

Erase ratio >65 dB Equalization

High (shelving) Mid (sweepable) Low (shelving)

Connections Microphone inputs (1-4) 4x XLR Nominal level -60 dBV (MIC) / -20 dBV (LINE) Nominal impedance 3,6 kOhm Mic/Line inputs (1-6) 6x 6.3 mm jack Nominal level -50 dBV (MIC) / -10 dBV (LINE) Nominal impedance 5,6 kOhm Stereo inputs (7-8) 2x 6.3 mm jack Nominal level -10 dBV Stereo sub input 2x RCA Nominal level -10 dBV Stereo line output 2x RCA Nominal level -10 dBV Effect sends/tape cue 2x 6.3 mm jack Nominal level -10 dBV Tape outputs 4x RCA Nominal level -10 dBV Monitor output 2x RCA Nominal level -10 dBV Headphones output 6.3 mm stereo jack max. output power 2x 60 mW

40 Hz - 16 kHz,

58 dB (IHF A-weighted, without dbx) 95 dB (IHF A-weighted with dbx)

10 kHz, 250 Hz - 5 kHz, 100 Hz,

10 dB

±10 dB

±3dB (9.5 cm/s)

12dB

Power supply and other specifications

Power supply 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 22 W Weight 4.9 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 419 mm x 115 mm x 357 mm

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Last update: 29/03/2004