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and provides extreme reliability, even in the mosthostile environments.

The Functionality of a Pro Studio

The 488 MKII comes standard with a wide variety ofadvanced features that give you uncommon flexibility.For example, youll appreciate its three band equali-zation, complete with sweepable mids on each of theeight main input channels for precision responseshaping that results in a great musical sound.

Inputs A Plenty Including XLRwith Phantom Power

The 488 MKII is designed to easily accommodatevirtually any type of input including line level devices,

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guitar, keyboards, stereo inputs and low impedance,XLR-type microphones. It also includes phantom powerfor use with high-quality condenser microphones.

The built-in mixer features low-noise circuitry, with12 inputs and 2 group busses. Theres a separateinput for your stereo master recorder. Plus a uniqueMulti-Mix mode with the capability of handling up to20 inputs at mixdown.

Get Started in Minutes

Set up is no problem with the 488 MKII. The MIC andline inputs are right on the sloped back panel. Plug inyour instrument and choose the tracks you wish torecord with the REC Function toggle switches. Use thegroup ASSIGN switches to mix multiple instruments to

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record the tone to tape. After striping the tape withFSK or Song Position Pointer information, all yourMIDI instruments will faithfully follow the tape duringplayback and recording, even if you slow or speed thetape using PITCH control. The big benefit is that yourMIDI tracks dont actually have to be recorded untilfinal mixdown, giving you more unused tracks torecord on!

Comprehensive Equalization forSweetening Your Sound.

The 488 MKII didnt cut corners when it comes to EQ.Each of the 8 main input channels includes individual3-band equalizers. You not only get HI and LOWshelving EQs, you also get a semi-parametric sweep-able midrange EQ, and thats where all the action is.Its easy to brighten keyboards and guitars, make thebass pulse and throb and liven up drum tracks or givethe vocals the edge they need.

A Transportable Power Studio

The 488 MKII is as good on the road as it is in thestudio. Its sleek, compact design and rugged casemeans it can go wherever your guitar, drums, key-boards and other instruments go. Many Pro musi-cians constantly keep this creative capability withthem using the 488 MKII to write and develop while

theyre on the road. What you do with it and whenyou do it is up to you.

one group, which is linked to one master fader. Oneach mono input, set your optimum levels with theTRIM controls.

Push RECORD and PLAY and the tape is rolling. Thebright, easy-to-read fluorescent meter display con-sists of 10 bar-type segment display meters (8 tracksand L/R). It also contains information displays forRehearsal, Auto Punch, In and Out Points and TapePosition.

Recording FeaturesMake for Quick and Easy Operation

The 488 MKII is packed with features that make amusicians life easier. Such as an automatic PunchIn/Out complete with a rehearsal function, enablingyou to practice before committing to tape.

You get two independent Auxiliary sends with stereoreturns so you can bring in multiple effects and signalprocessing equipment. The stereo returns can also beused as two additional stereo input channels.

MIDI Musicians Take Note

If youve got MIDI keyboards, drum machines andsound modules in your set-up, you can exploit thepower of virtual tracking with the TASCAM 488 MKII.

You can use a MIDI synchronizer (such as the MTS-30 MIDI-Tape Synchronizer) to record (stripe) a codeonto track 8. Just turn SYNC mode on with the backpanel switch, connect to and from the SYNC unit, and

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S/N Ratio (Mic): 65 dB(Line): 76 dBTotal Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.05%Channel Separation: Better than 55 dB

RECORDER SECTION

Tape: Compact Cassette, 70 ,Hi-bias Type II)

Track Format: 8-track, 8-channelTape Speed: 9.5 cm/secPitch Control: 12%Fast Wind Time: Approx. 80 sec for C-60Wow and Flutter: 0.04%Frequency Response: 40 Hz-14 kHz, 3dB

(dbx NR out)S/N Ratio: Better than 95 dB (IHF A

WTD, dbx NR in)Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 1.3% (400 Hz, 0 dB)Channel Separation: 70 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB, dbx NR in)Erasure: 85 dB (1 kHz, +10 dB)

GENERAL

Power Consumption: 39 WDimensions (W x H x D): 528.4 x 128 x 437 mmWeight: 7.1 kg

Specifications and features subject to change withoutnotice or obligation.

Flexible, Versatile and High-Performance

TASCAM 8-track format (fully compatible with 238,488 and 688)

Double Tape Speed (9.6 cm/sec) dbx noise reduction for extended dynamic range

and superior audio quality 12% Pitch Control Simultaneous Recording of 4-tracks 2 Auto Locate Points plus Return to Zero (RTZ) Repeat between Locate 1 and Locate 2 Monitor Output with Independent Level Control CUE Master Level Control MONO Switch Monitor Select Switch from Group 1-2, Group 3-4,

Tape CUE, stereo input 9-10, stereo input 11-12,and 2-track IN

Sync In/Out jacks allow track 8 to be connectedto an external MIDI synchronizer (i.e. TASCAMMTS-30)

SPECIFICATIONS

MIXER SECTION

Mic/Line Input (1/4"): 5.8 kohms /-50 dBv -10 dBvMic/Line Input (XLR): 2.8 kohms /-60 dBv - 20 dBvLine Input: 50 kohms /-10 dBvStereo Input: 10 kohms /-10 dBvInsert Input: 10 kohms /-10 dBvInsert Output: 10 kohms /-10 dBv

2TR Input: 47 kohms /-10 dBvSub Input: 47 kohms /-10 dBvLine Output: 100 ohms /-10 dBvEffect Sends: 100 ohms /-10 dBvMonitor Output: 100 ohms /-10 dBvCue Output: 100 ohms /-10 dBvHeadphone Output: 100 mW + 100 mW max.Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +1/-2 dB

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