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Tascam Porta02mkII 4-Track Cassette Portastudio

2 mic/line input channels. 4-channel mixer.
 
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For the aspiring musician, songwriter, or music educator looking for the best value in an entry-level multi-track recording system, the Porta 02 can't be beat. With great sound quality, easy operation, and full compatibility with consumer stereo cassette decks, this economical 4-track recorder lets you record, overdub, and mixdown to standard cassette.

Features
4-track integrated mixer/cassette multi-track recorder

2 mic/line input channels

4-channel mixer - level and pan controls on each

Standard 1-7/8 ips tape speed

Headphone monitor output with level control

2-track simultaneous record capability
Simultaneous Record/Play Tracks: 2 Record/4 Play

Mixer Channels: 4 Tape Returns

Overall Frequency Response: 50Hz-12.5kHz 3dB

Overall Signal to Noise Ratio: >43dB

Wow/Flutter (WRMS): <0.18%

Tape Speed(s): 4.76cm/sec (1-7/8 ips)

Inputs
(2) 1/4 in. Mic/Line

Outputs
Line Output: RCA unbalanced
Headphone Output: 1/4 in. TRS

Power Consumption: 7W

Dimensions: 300 x 80 x 205 mm

Weight: 1.5 kg

Fast Winding Time: 120 seconds for C-60
Manufacturer's Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 323-727-7617
 
 
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Tascam Porta02mkII 4-Track Cassette Portastudio Reviews
112 People rated this product :
          
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           10 out of 10
 
"MUST BY FOR BANDS THAT WANT TO RECORD CHEAP DEMOS"
Feature:
Great for a $100 Recorder. The pan is nice if you want bass on one side guitar on the other.

Quality:
It fine its great. will last me years if I treat it like a 100,000 dollar car

Value:
Such a score I paid $100 Thats great if you want a good low end multi track recorder like this

Desirability:
MUST GET IF TOU DON'T WANT TO SPEND OVER 100 ON A MULTI TRACK RECORDER PERFECT IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING TO MAKE DEMOS FOR YOUR BAND

Sound:
The sound its great for a tape. Great for demo's. I might use it for an LP if that all we have

Ease of Use:
You have to be blind to not know most of the stuff you can do with it. The manual good to have if you don't know you could hook it up with a stero

Support:
The best support is if you never need to make the call

Overall:
I AM SO HAPPY WITH THIS EVERYBODY MUST BY THIS IF YOU WANT TO MAKE CHEAP DEMOS I ONLY WISH YOU COULD RECORD ALL 4 TRACKS AT A TIME BUT WHO CARES THAT NO BIGGIE BECAUSE IT TELLS YOU HOW TO IF YOU READ THE MANUAL

Style of Music: Punk rock
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           7 out of 10
 
"This four track works great as an audio sketch pad."
Feature:
Each of the 4 tape return channels has pan controls. This allows you to create a great stereo image of your recoding. Each track has its own volume control so it is easy to get a ballanced sound. All of the inputs are 1/4" so you will need to purchas TS (Tip Sleave) 1/4" - XLR adapters or 1/4" - XLR cables if you want to use most microphones, which have XLR connections.

Quality:
Every thing is made of plastic, which is ok. It sames on cost. The only worry that I have is that a knob might break off on a cable as I pull it in and out of my equipment bag.

Value:
I haven't tried other products that are similar to this but recorder has been recomended to me by a fellow artist that says Tascam recorders in this price range sound better that the others. I don't like how much tape hiss is picked up.

Desirability:
Simple and not too futuristic looking like a lot of products. Metal construction and retro styles are more appealing to me.

Sound:
The quality is great for use as an audio sketch pad. I like running my electric guitar directly into it. The trim controls that are used for mics act as gain controls when you plug in guitars. Running instruments direct allows me to work on song writing projects without bothering my room mates. A lot of tape hiss is picked up when you record so I wouldn't recomend using it to record music that you intend to distribute.

Overall:
I expect that by takeing good care of it by cleaning the tape heads, keeping it free from dust, and not smashing it some how, it will last a long time.

Style of Music: eclectic: Punk, Emo, Acoustic Rock, 80's-ish Keyboard Music, Jazz, Ska
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