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Cassette Tape Recorders

Cassette tape recording formats, including both stereo and multitrack configurations by Tascam, played a crucial role in audio recording during the late 20th century. Tascam, a pioneering company in audio recording equipment, developed cassette-based systems that offered both convenience and functionality. In the stereo format, cassette tapes allowed for the recording and playback of two audio channels, making them popular for personal use, portable recording, and simple studio setups. Tascam also introduced multitrack cassette recorders, such as the Portastudio series, which enabled musicians to record multiple tracks onto the same tape. These multitrack cassette recorders revolutionised home recording, offering affordable and compact solutions for capturing complex musical arrangements. Despite the advent of digital recording technologies, cassette tape formats by Tascam retain a nostalgic appeal and continue to be celebrated for their simplicity, portability, and iconic contributions to the history of audio recording.

Released in 1982

TASCAM 244 Portastudio 4 Track Recorder

In 1982, Tascam introduced the Tascam 244 Portastudio, revolutionising the recording world, especially for home musicians. This four-track cassette recorder made high-quality multi-track recording more accessible and allowed musicians to create complex demos from home. It also impacted professional studios by enabling artists to pre-produce tracks more efficiently, marking a turning point in music production history.
Tascam 244 Portastudio
Released in 1983

TASCAM 234 Syncaset Recorder

The TASCAM 234 Syncaset 4-channel cassette deck was a groundbreaking audio recorder based on the Portastudio transport, that was introduced in 1983. It failed to achieve the wide acceptance of the all mighty Portastudio however.
Tascam 234
Released in 1985

Studer A721 Cassette Tape Recorder

The Studer A721 is a professional cassette recorder with superb audio performance, reliability, and convenient operating concept, including a four-motor tape transport mechanism and modular audio electronics with automatic record parameter calibration.
Studer A721
Released in 1987

Akai MG614 4 Track Recorder

The Akai MG614 Recorder was a high-end cassette multitrack recorder and mixer offering four audio tracks plus a dedicated sync signal on track 1. With a six-channel mixer, twin parametric EQs, dbx noise reduction, dual tape speeds, and a built-in auto locator, it delivered professional features for serious home recording. Designed for seamless MIDI integration and efficient workflow, it was a powerful tool for musicians committed to four-track production.
Akai MG614
Released in 1988

TASCAM 238 Syncaset Recorder

TASCAM, in 1988, pulled off the impossible by releasing the TASCAM 238 Syncaset and cramming 8 tracks onto a single cassette tape, and somehow they got it to work without compromising sound quality.
Tascam 238
Released in 1989

TASCAM 644 MIDIStudio 4 Track Cassette Recorder

TASCAM 644 MIDIStudio combines analogue cassette multitrack recording with built-in MIDI synchronisation and a 99-scene recall memory. It offers sixteen inputs on eight channels, dual-mix routing into four busses, two inputs per channel with trim and three-band EQ, two sends, four effect returns and real-time MIDI mute automation.
TASCAM 644
Released in 1989

TASCAM 688 MIDIStudio 8 Track Cassette Recorder

The TASCAM 688 MIDIStudio is an eight-channel cassette multitrack recorder with dual-mix routing, built-in MIDI synchronisation, 99-scene recall, real-time MIDI mute automation and extensive EQ, send and insert flexibility for hybrid analogue-MIDI production.
TASCAM 688
Released in 1990

Sony MU-D100 Stereo Cassette Recorder

Released in 1990, the Sony MU-D100 recorder features a design aesthetic that matches the Sony MU-R201, while offering advanced editing capabilities and a highly durable mechanism for professional use.
Sony MU-D100
Released in 1991

TASCAM 488 Portastudio 8 Track Cassette Recorder

The Tascam 488 Portastudio is an eight-track, eight-channel rackmount recording system that combines a twelve-input mixer (eight mono channels with trim and EQ plus two stereo auxiliaries, four group busses and dual effect sends) with a four-track simultaneous overdub recorder at 9.5 cm/s.
TASCAM 488
Released in 1994

TASCAM 112 MkII Cassette Recorder

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
Released in 1994

TASCAM 134 Syncaset 4 Track Cassette Recorder

The TASCAM 134 is a 19-inch four-track, four-channel cassette deck for audiovisual and slide-show use, offering tape speeds of 4.75 cm/s and 9.5 cm/s, Dolby B/C and HX Pro noise reduction, pitch control of ± 12 %, tension servo, three-point auto-locator, LED peak-hold meters, and more.
TASCAM 134
Released in 1994

TASCAM 122 MkIII Cassette Recorder

The TASCAM 122 Mk III delivers rock-solid reliability in broadcast settings with rugged front-panel switches, clear visual feedback and a parallel control port for console integration and recording warning lights.
TASCAM 122 MkIII
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