Tascam T-3000 User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TASCAM's T-3000 is a three well high speed
cassette duplicator that fits conveniently into a
three rack space chassis. The tape will run at 4x
normal speed copying both sides simultaneously
(effectively copying a cassette at 8x). Multiple
T-3000s can be linked for a mass duplication
system, using readily available cables. The
cassette wells don't have doors, allowing for
easy cleaning and demagnetizing of the heads
and mechanism.

T-3000

Technical Documentation

• 3-U Rack Mountable Cassette Duplicator

• 4x Tape Speed for Retaining Audio Quality

• Duplicates Both Sides of the Tape Simultaneously

• 60 Minute Tape Duplicates in 7.5 Minutes

• Link Up to 10 Machine T-3000s for 29 Copies at a Time

• Comes with Cables for Linking the Transports of

Multiple Machines.

• Easy Access to Cassette Bays for Cleaning

APPLICATIONS

The T-3000 duplicators are designed for flexibility and regular
use. Special heads and motors were developed from the
ground up to offer peak performance at high speeds. New logic
controls were developed to keep multiple machines locked in
time. As a result, the T-3000 is the best sounding, most reliable
high speed duplicator anywhere near its price point.

Studios - Duplication Plants

With sound quality on the T-3000 nearly FM Radio quality, the
T-3000 is a wonderful way to offer duplication services for audio
books or even simple music demos. The T-3000 eliminated the
cassette bay doors to allow quick swapping of tapes when
duplicating, as well as easy access to the heads for regular
cleaning and demagnetizing. Since it fits in a standard rack
mount, you don't have to dedicate odd table space to the
duplicators. You can simply put it up in the rack, and have
ready access whenever needed. Plus, the fact that it is in a
rack adds another level of security for your peace of mind.

Houses of Worship

Most houses of worship are providing audio copies of their
services for members of their congregation who could not attend.
The cassette is the media of choice for this group. The T-3000 is
perfect since it can be mounted in a roll-around rack, or in a
back hall. Locking multiple machines offers much faster and
more efficient duplicating of tapes.

Also, since the operation is entirely handled by COPY, STOP and
REWIND, it won't require a heavy audio background to run this
machine.

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications:

Tape Start-up Time:
Copying Speed:
Rewinding Time:
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Wow and Flutter:
Bias Frequency:
Deck Configuration
Decks 1 & 2:
Deck 3
Track Format
Head:
Record/Playback:
Erase:
Tape:
Motor
Capstan:
Reel:

General Specifications:

Power Requirements:

Dimensions:

Standard Accessories:

The T-3000 is available at:

≈0.5 seconds before full speed
19cm/sec, 7.5ips (4x)
<70 seconds for C60 tape
50Hz-10kHz, ±3dB
>45dB (WTD)
<0.1%
200kHz

Copy Slave
Copy Master/Slave (switchable)
4 track, 4 channel

Ferrite 4 track, 4 channel, in line
Ferrite half track, 2 channel
Normal or CrO2 (auto switching)

FG Direct Drive Servo (x1 per deck)
DC motor

120V AC, 60Hz (US/Canada)
230V AC, 50Hz (Europe/UK)
230V AC, 50Hz (Australia)
482x152x335mm
19" x 6" x 13.2"
Cables for linking T-3000
transports (RCA cables still
needed for linking audio)

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

T-3000 Technical Documentation

ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS

The cassette duplicator shall be a three bay duplicator that
can mount in a standard 19" rack mount form. Dimensions
shall be 19" x 6" x 13.2" (W x H x D), taking up three
standard height rack spaces.

Metric measurements: 482x152x335mm

The cassette duplicator shall record to normal or CrO2 tape
formulations, copying all 4 tracks of audio on cassette
simultaneously at a tape speed of 7.5ips (19cm/sec).

Each mechanism in the duplicator shall have a separate
direct drive motor on the capstan for stability. Frequency
response shall be maintained from 50Hz to 10kHz, ±3dB.

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.

The cassette duplicator shall support cascading of up to ten
like duplicators for a 1 to 29 duplication chain. Cascade ports
and transport logic shall be provided on the back panel for
this dedicated function. When the duplicator is chained in
cascade mode, the master well of the duplicator shall be
switchable to be a recording well for maximum flexibility.

The cassette duplicator shall be a TASCAM T-3000.

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

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