Made In Germany

Released in 1981 /

Revox B 710 Cassette Recorder

The Revox B 710 is a four-motor, quartz-synchronised cassette recorder built to professional standards by Studer Revox. It features a direct-drive dual-capstan transport, microprocessor control, and automatic tape-type detection. With separate Dolby B processors for each channel, a quartz-locked time counter, and fully electronic operation, the B 710 delivers long-term stability, precise tape handling, and high-fidelity performance.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 1984 /

TASCAM 246 Portastudio 4-Track Recorder

The TASCAM 246 is a Four-track, two-speed cassette Portastudio with a full mixer, dbx noise reduction, pitch control, remote and footswitch options, four internal submixes for routing, and memory/zero return for gentle, efficient tape handling.

Made In Switzerland

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 1987 /

Akai MG14D 12 Track Recorder

One of the most unusual tape recorders released during the golden period of the 1980s, is without a doubt, the Akai MG14D, a tape based analogue recorder that offered excellent sound quality in a relatively compact chassis, released hot on the heels of a wave of digital multitrack recorders.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Made In Japan

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.

Cassette Tape Recorders