Expandore-TASCAM Casette 322

TASCAM 322 Dual Auto-Reverse Cassette Recorder

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Dual Auto-Reverse Cassette Recorder322

Main features

Two double-head auto-reverse decks in one unit with completely independant inputs, outputs and controls
Parallel, serial and continuous recording/playback from common input source
Optical Leader Sensing for minimum time loss when switching tape sides (Quick Auto-Reverse)
Normal and high-speed dubbing between decks
Sync-reverse function enables cassettes to be reversed at the same time, even if tapes have different lengths
Up to 10 units may be cascaded (Master/Slave) for recording or dubbing of multiple cassettes at the same time or for up to 30 hours continuous recording/playback
CPS (search function)
Auto-locator
Auto tape selection
Dolby B and C noise reduction with HX Pro headroom extension
Fluorescent display with two independent level meters and digital tape-counters
Headphones output with level control and switchable source (1/2/Mix)
Wired remote control included (RC-302)
Serial port external control by suitably-equipped devices via RS-232
Unbalanced (RCA) inputs and outputs
Optional balancing kit LA-322 for balanced inputs/outputs (XLR, two kits required for both decks)
3U rack-mountable

Specifications
Reference recording level	250 nWb/m = 0 VU (315 Hz, JEITA)
Tape	Compact cassette C-30/60/90 (Normal/High/Metal)
Track format	4 tracks, 2 channels
Fast winding time	approx. 120 s with C-60 cassette
Heads	2 permalloy record/repro combination rotary heads (1 per deck)
	2 ferrite erase heads (1 per deck)
Motors	2 DC servo capstan motors (1 per deck)
	2 DC reel motors (1 per deck)
Tape speed	4,76 cm/sec. (NORMAL) oder 9.5 cm/sec. (HIGH SPEED)
Pitch control	approx. ±10%
Bias/Erase frequency	100 kHz
Repro equalization	3180 µs + 70 µs (High/Metal) 3180 µs + 120 µs (Normal)

Inputs and Outputs
Line input	RCA
Nominal level	-10 dBV (0.3 V)
Minimum level	-18 dB (0.1 V)
Nominal impedance	24 kOhm
Line output	RCA
Nominal level	-5 dBv (0,6 V)
Nominal impedance	1.5 kOhm
Cascade output	RCA
Nominal level	-10 dBV (0.3 V)
Nominal impedance	100 Ohm
Headphones output	6.3 mm jack
Output power	7 mW max. an 32 Ohm
Cascade connector	3.5 mm mini jack
Remote control connector for RC-322A	2.5 mm mini jack
Serial port	RS-232C

Typical performance
Speed accuracy	<±3,0%
Wow and flutter	<0.15% WRMS
Frequency response, overall (JEITA, without Dolby)	63 Hz – 18 kHz, ±3 dB (Metal) 63 Hz – 16 kHz, ±3 dB (High) 63 Hz – 16 kHz, ±3 dB (Normal)
Distortion	<2.5% at 1 kHz, l60 nWb/m (Metal)
Signal-to-noise ratio	59 dB (without Dolby, at 3% THD, weighted; Metal) 69 dB (with Dolby B, CCIR ARM) 79 dB (with Dolby C, CCIR ARM)
Channel separation	>30 dB (1 kHz)
Erase ratio	>65 dB (1 kHz)

Power supply and other specifications
Power supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption	33 Watt
Peak inrush current	1,2 A
Applicable Electromagnetic Environment	E4
Overall dimensions (W x H x D)	483 mm x 140 mm x 324 mm
Weight	7,8 kg