Expandore-TASCAM 2488

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130

202 MKIII

302 MKII

322

112 MKII

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SX-1

Multitrack

MMR-8

MX-2424

DS-D98

DA-78HR

RC-898

RC-828

RC-808

2488

424 MKIII

Porta-02 MkII

MF-P01

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AV-452

DM-24

DS-M7.1

TASCAM DJ

CD-X1500

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X-9

X-17

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DA-45HR

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CD-BT1

CD-GT1

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CC-222

CD-D1x4

CD-RW402

CD-RW2000

CD-A500

CD-A630

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IF-TAD

Preamplifiers

LA-40 MkII

LA-80 / LA-81

Discontinued Models

CD-160

CD-450

CD-RW750

Cassette

102 MKII

122 MKIII

Multitrack

414 MKII

Converters

IF-AE8HR

IF-DA8

MA-AD8

Preamplifiers

MA-8

MH-40 MkII

MX-4

TASCAM 2488 DIGITAL PORTASTUDIO
	2488 Digital Portastudio
Main features
Recorder 24-track HDD-based multitrack recorder 44.1kHz, 24/16bit Simultaneous playback of 24 tracks Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks 250 assignable virtual (alternative) tracks 2 additional tracks for mastering Powerful editing functions Copy -> Paste/Insert, Move -> Paste/Insert, Open, Cut, Silence, Clone Track, Clean Out, Loop Paste Flexible Undo/Redo 999-level history allows undo/redo of track editing, recording, auto punch and mastering operations 999 markers plus In/Out/To locate points per song Return To Zero function Manual punch in/out Use the transport keys or an optional foot switch (Tascam RC-30P) to start/stop a recording session Auto punch in/out Start/stop recording automatically Multiple take function: Record a section many times, then choose the best take to insert Rehearsal function Practise your takes until you’re ready for recording Repeat playback or recording function Practise or record a section as often as you wish Variable pitch Alter both playback and record speed/pitch by ±6% Waveform view Set playback marker or locator points precisely by scrolling through the waveform of your recording Slow Speed Audition Reduce the playback speed of a selected pair of tracks by 50–100% to rehearse tricky lead lines etc. Mixer 24+8-channel digital mixer Main: 12 mono + 6 stereo channels, Sub: 8 mono channels 20 physical faders 64-voice General MIDI sound module Use the editable preset patterns to play drums and synths to your recordings Import and play Standard MIDI files (SMF)	3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8 inputs and MIDI module High and low sweepable shelving bands and full parametric mid band 8 analogue inputs 4 XLR/TRS balanced inputs with phantom power 4 TRS balanced inputs (one shared with additional connector on unit’s front for direct connection of a guitar or electric bass) 8 trim controls and 8 overload indicators Three aux sends on all input, track and tone generator channels For use with internal loop effects or external effects devices or for monitoring purposes Internal effects and dynamics processors Reverb, delay, chorus and others to be used as loop effect Up to 8 assignable dynamics processors for compression/noise suppression during recording or mixdown Assignable guitar multi-effects processor for distortion, delay, flange, amplifier simulation and more Dedicated stereo compressor on the stereo output Built-in chromatic tuner Flexible on-board digital patch bay Assign inputs and tracks to mixer channels with a few key presses Quick setup utility Instantly load track assignments for commonly used procedures like Recording, Track Bouncing or Mixdown Channel link Control two channels with one set of controls Solo/Mute Pre-listen and mute channels individually Snapshot memory Store settings of your recording session to recall them whenever you want Digital input (SPDIF) Analogue (RCA) and digital (SPDIF) master outputs TRS quasi-balanced monitor output Headphones output On-board CD-RW drive Burn your mixdown on CD Import/export WAV files Backup your hard drive Play Audio CDs High-speed USB 2.0 port Connect the 2488 to your PC/Mac for data backup and SMF/WAV file transfer
Specifications
MIC/LINE inputs (A-D)	Combined XLR/6.3-mm TRS connector
Input impedance	XLR: 2 kOhm, TRS: 8 kOhm
Input level	XLR: -57 dBu (MIC) to -10 dBu (LINE) TRS: -43 dBu (MIC) to +4 dBu (LINE)
Nominal input level	XLR: -10 dBu, TRS: +4 dBu
Maximum input level	XLR: +6 dBu, TRS: +20 dBu
MIC/LINE inputs (E-H)	6.3-mm TRS jack
Input impedance	4 kOhm
Input level	-43 dBu (MIC) to +4 dBu (LINE)
Nominal input level	+4 dBu
Maximum input level	+20 dBu
Input H (GUITAR)	6.3-mm jack (unbalanced) on front panel
Input impedance	1 MOhm
Input level	-55 dBu to -8 dBu
STEREO L/R outputs	RCA (unbalanced)
Output impedance	100 Ohm
Nominal output level	-10 dBV
Maximum output level	+6 dBV
EFFECT SENDS 1 and 2	6.3-mm TRS jack (unbalanced)
Output impedance	100 Ohm
Nominal output level	-10 dBV
Maximum output level	+6 dBV
MONITOR L/R outputs	6.3-mm TRS
Output impedance	100 Ohm
Nominal output level	-2 dBu
Maximum output level	+14 dBu
PHONES ouput	Stereo 6.3-mm jack
Maximum output level	55 mW + 55 mW (into 30 Ohm)
Digital inputs and outputs
DIGITAL input	RCA jack
Data format	IEC60958 consumer (SPDIF)
DIGITAL output	RCA jack
Data format	IEC60958 consumer (SPDIF)
Audio performance
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
Word length	16-bit/24-bit (user-selectable, per song)
Crossfade time	10 ms
Number of tracks
Playback	24 simultaneously
Recording	8 simultaneously
Virtual	250 per song
Frequency response
INPUTS A-H --> STEREO / EFFECT SEND / MONITOR	20 Hz - 20 kHz +1.0/-1.0 dB (trim at min.)
Noise level (inputs 150Ohm terminated, faders at nominal, 20k LPF, A-weighted)
INPUTS A-H --> STEREO/EFFECT SEND	<90 dBV
INPUTS A-H --> MONITOR (trim at min.)	<82 dBu
Dynamic range (faders at nominal, 20k LPF, A-weighted)
INPUTS A-H --> STEREO/EFFECT SEND/MONITOR	>96 dB
Crosstalk (trim at minimum, 1 input at max, faders at nominal, 20k LPF, A-weighted)
INPUTS A-H --> STEREO/EFFECT SEND/MONITOR	>80 dB @ 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (inputs at max, 20k LPF, trim at min.)
INPUTS A-H --> STEREO/EFFECT SEND/MONITOR	< 0.01%
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements
USA/Canada	120 V AC, 60 Hz
International	230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	41 W
Applicable electromagnetic environment	E4
Dimensions (W x D x H)	545 mm x 355 mm x 145 mm
Weight	8 kg