Tascam 130 specifications Product Overview, Applications, Three Head Diagram, Specifications

Erase Record Play

Head Head Head

Erase Record/Play Head Head

Tape Path

3 Head System

2 Head System

Tape Path

130

Technical Documentation

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TASCAM's Model 130 cassette deck is the best value for mixdown applications. The 130's three head design places the play head after the record head, so you can monitor the sound from tape during mixdown, rather than just listen to the audio being sent to the recorder. Of course, with high sonic performance, detailed metering, and complete list of noise reduction options, it's no wonder the 130 is popular with users of all levels.

• 3-U Rack Mountable Cassette Deck	• Return To Zero Function
• Three Head Design Offering Confidence Monitoring	• Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O
• Dolby B and C with HX Pro Headroom Extention	• Precision Digital Level Meters
• ±10% Pitch Control with Clear On/Off Switch	• Auto Tape Selection
• Headphone Output with Level Control	• MPX Filter

APPLICATIONS

The 130's three head design is key in mixdown situations. In a typical cassette deck, there are only two heads. The erase head erases any signal previously recorded to the tape, and the other head switches between record or playback. So, when you are recording, you only know what is being sent to the cassette recorder.

A three head cassette deck has independant heads for record and play, so the signal can be recorded with one head, and played back from the play head during the recording process. This allows you to listen to what is going onto the cassette while recording. Listening to the tape as you record lets you know instantly if the tape is overloading, or if there are bad sections on the tape. No longer will you have to wait until the whole tape is done to know if the tape is OK!

Also, if any recordings of radio broadcasts are to be done, the MPX Filter is invaluable. FM broadcasts actually carry program material that can interfere and possibly totally defeat Dolby noise reduction circuits from being effective. The MPX Filter targets and removes these frequencies from the content to be recorded without creating any audible artifacts.

Home and Project Studio Mixdown Deck

Mixdown is the obvious application for the 130. Confidence monitoring afforded by the three head design, combined with the outstanding sonic performance make the 130 the best value for cassette recorders.

Music Education Installations

For band, choir, drama, and dance programs that need to make high quality rehearsal and show tapes, the 130 is unbeatable. Often times, users in this application do not have any formal training in audio recording, and the simple operation of the 130 limits the possibilities of the wrong button being engaged. Plus, the pitch control offers the ability to make anything from minor adjustments to pitch, or drastic tempo adjustments easily.

THREE HEAD DIAGRAM

As explained in the Applications

Section of this document, the

typical cassette recorder only has two heads, with one head doubling

as play and record. When you monitor a two head tape deck during record, all you hear is what you are sending it. In a three head design, the play head is totally independant of the record head, allowing you to listen to the sound from tape.

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications:

Track System:	4 track, 2 channel stereo
Heads:	(1) Erase, (1) Record, (1) Reproduce
Type of Tape:	Cassette C-60, C-90
Tape Speed:	1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec
Fast Wind Time:	Approximately 90 seconds for C60
Pitch Control:	Approx ±10%
Motors:	1 DC servo motor for capstan
	1 DC reel motor
Frequency Response:	15Hz-21kHz ±3dB Metal
	15Hz-20kHz ±3dB CrO2
	15Hz-18kHz ±3dB Normal
Signal to Noise Ratio:	>80dB Dolby C, CCIR-ARM
	>70dB Dolby B, CCIR-ARM
	>58dB Dolby off, at reference level
Wow and Flutter:	<0.04% (W RMS)
Line RCA Input:	-10dBu, 97mV, 50k Ohms
Line RCA Output :	-10dBu, .58hV, <50k Ohms
Headphone Output:	1mW, 8 Ohms
General Specifications:
Power Requirements:	Switchable:
	120V AC, 60Hz (US/Canada Model)
	230V AC, 50Hz (Europe Model)
Power Consumption:	15W
Dimensions:	482 x 132 x 290 mm
	19" x 5 1/4" x 11.4"
Weight:	5.0Kg, 11.02 lbs.

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