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DBX Full Logic

The Tascam 238 is a mono cassette deck with DBX noise reduction, it was introduced by Tascam in 1988.

The main features of the Tascam 238 are: 2 heads, electronic tape counter with 4 digits, tape type selection with support for chrome tapes, single capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck.

Level meters used on the 238 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 238 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. 9,5 cm/s faster recording/playback speed used in the 238 offers extended frequency response, increased dynamic range and transient response. 238, playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control.

Dbx Type II found in the 238 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.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Compact Cassette
  • Syncaset

Historic events

1988 Microsoft releases Windows 2.1.

Features of Tascam 238

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Display
Display
Digital Peak-Reading Meters 4-Digıt Digital Counter
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting Orientation Left Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Mono
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 8 Track / 8 Channel
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
DBX Type II Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Punch-In Recording Full Logic Transport Control Pitch Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s 3¾ ips - 9.52 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Sìngle Capsŧan Transport 3x Motor Mechanism

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