TASCAM 112 MkII Cassette Recorder

TASCAM 112 MkII
The TASCAM 112 MKII is a two-head stereo cassette deck featuring automatic tape bias selection, Dolby B/C noise reduction, Dolby HX Pro, three-point memory and professional I/O options.

TASCAM 112 MkII Cassette Recorder Details

The TASCAM 112 MkII is a rugged, cost-effective two-head stereo cassette deck engineered for personal, project and production studios requiring reliable tape mastering, dubbing and archiving. Its conventional 2-head transport delivers smooth, faultless tape handling while automatic tape bias selection ensures optimal recording and playback response with Normal, Metal or CrO₂ tapes.

The TASCAM 112 MkII integrates Dolby B and C noise reduction plus the Dolby HX Pro headroom extension system to extend high-frequency clarity by up to 6 dB without distortion. Three-point memory controls (LOC 1, LOC 2 and MEMO IN) and a four-digit index counter with Return-to-Zero streamline editing and critical listening.

Rear-mounted RCA inputs and outputs allow easy integration into any rig, with an optional LA-112 balanced connector kit providing XLR I/O. A 25-pin D-sub parallel port offers hands-off mastering via the RC-134 remote or fader start. Stereo VU meters and independent input dials guarantee precise level calibration. All controls are intuitive, making the TASCAM 112 MkII an outstanding “workhorse” for high-quality cassette production.

Features

  • Rugged two-head transport for stable, reliable tape handling
  • Automatic tape bias selection for Normal, Metal and CrO₂ tapes
  • Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction technologies
  • Dolby HX Pro headroom extension system for up to 6 dB extra high-frequency clarity
  • Three-point memory with LOC 1, LOC 2 and MEMO IN controls
  • Return-to-Zero function with four-digit index tape counter
  • Rear-mounted RCA input and output jacks for easy connectivity
  • Optional LA-112 balanced connector kit for XLR inputs and outputs
  • 25-pin D-sub parallel port for external control or remote operation
  • Stereo VU meters with independent and dual-dial calibration

Specifications

Released in 1994
  • Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
  • Head Configuration: 1 record/repro combination head (permalloy)/half track and 1 ferrite erase head
  • Tape Type: Compact Cassette C-30 to C-90 (Normal/CrO₂/Metal)
  • Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec
  • Pitch Control: ±12 percent
  • Line Input: rear RCA and front ¼″ jack nominal –10 dBV (0.3 V), 20 kΩ unbalanced; optional XLR +4 dBV (1.23 V), 10 kΩ balanced
  • Line Output: RCA nominal –10 dBV (0.3 V), max –2 dBV (0.8 V), 100 Ω, ≥25 kΩ load; optional XLR +4 dBV (1.23 V), ≥600 Ω load
  • Headphone Output: 100 mW into 8 Ω
  • Bias/Erase Frequency: 100 kHz
  • Equalisation: 3180 µs + 70 µs (CrO₂/Metal), 3180 µs + 120 µs (Normal)
  • Reference Recording Level: 250 nWb/m = 0 VU (315 Hz); with Dolby NR 200 nWb/m = –1 VU
  • Speed Accuracy: ±1.0 percent
  • Wow and Flutter: < 0.04 percent WRMS
  • Fast Winding Time: approx. 70 s for C-60 tape
  • Frequency Response: 25 Hz to 19 000 Hz ±3 dB (Metal); 25 Hz to 18 000 Hz ±3 dB (CrO₂); 25 Hz to 16 000 Hz ±3 dB (Normal)
  • Distortion: < 1.0 percent at 1 kHz, 160 nWb/m (Metal)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59 dB (no NR); 68 dB (Dolby B NR); 78 dB (Dolby C NR)
  • Channel Separation: ≥45 dB (1 kHz)
  • Erase Ratio: ≥65 dB (1 kHz)
  • Power Requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe); 240 V AC, 50 Hz (UK/Australia)
  • Power Consumption: 20 W
  • Weight: 8.4 kg
  • Dimensions: 482 mm x 132 mm x 330 mm

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