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Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction
Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction

Tascam 238 Syncaset 8 channel multitrack tape recorder with dbx noise reduction

$ 240.23

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Brand: TASCAM
  • Input/Output Ports: RCA In
  • Number of Line Inputs: 8
  • Features: 8 Tracks
  • Type: Analog Recorder
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. Tascam 238 unit, I bought this recorder new in the mid 90's, but it has very low hours (maybe 100 ish) on it so head wear is really at a minimum and the unit is cosmetically excellent. However, Channel # 8 no longer records properly, being intermittent. I retired this unit around 2001 when I acquired a larger 16 channel unit and this on has sat on a shelf since. When I pulled it out to test it, for this sale, I was able to confirm channels 1-7 still record and play back fine, but channel 8 is still problematic. I swapped the record /playback amp circuit boards between channel 7 and 8, and confirmed the problem is in the board as channel 7 had the problem and channel 8 worked normally. Thus, you can use this as a 7 track recorder as is, or repair / replace channel #8 board. The notorious motor speed problem these can get was corrected long ago with new caps.

    Description

    PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION.  For sale is the Tascam Analog 238 8 channel cassette recorder unit with DBX noise reduction. High quality 3 motor servo controlled deck. Runs at 3-3/4 IPS. In the pics are the specs, which you will see are really excellent for an analog unit. Included are 6 high quality Cassettes (used maybe once or twice at most), rack mounting brackets, and original owner's manual & brochure.  I bought this recorder new in the mid 90's, but it has very low hours (maybe 100 ish)  on it so head wear and wear on moving parts is really at a minimum. The unit is cosmetically excellent.    However,
    Channel # 8 no longer records properly, being intermittent.
    I retired this unit around 2001 when I acquired a larger 16 channel unit and this one has sat on a shelf since.  When I pulled it out to test it for this sale, I was able to confirm channels 1-7 still record and play back fine, but channel 8 is problematic.  As a test, I temporarily swapped the record /playback amp circuit boards between channel 7 and 8, and confirmed the problem is in the board as channel 7 had the problem and channel 8 worked normally.  Thus, you can use this as a 7 track recorder as is, or repair / replace # 8 board.  Buyer buys as is due to age and of course problems described.   I reserve the right to cancel any bids from 0 transaction bidders, so don't even try.