Tascam 234 Cassette Deck

This Tascam 234 is a mono cassette deck with DBX noise reduction, it was first sold by Tascam in 1983 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Tascam 234 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, single capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the 234 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 234 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control.

Dbx Type II found in the 234 is a simplified version of the Type I noise reduction system. The dbx Type II system was designed to be used with systems with limited bandwidth such as cassette based recorders and also uses a simple 2:1:2 compander to reduce noise.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of mono headphones is supplied.

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