Tascam 32

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 32

MECHANICAL

Tape: 1/4 inch, 1-1/2 mil, low noise, high output tape

Track Format: 2-track, 2-channel, track width, NAB 0.079 inch (2.0 mm), DIN 2.7 mm

Reel Size: 10-1/2" NAB (large) hub maximum

Tape Speeds: 15 inches per second (38 cm/sec.), 7-1/2 inches per second (19 cm/sec.); Variable, ±12 % relative to 15 ips/7-1/2 ips

Speed Accuracy: ±0.8 % deviation

unweighted)

Wow and Flutter:

15 ips ±0.06 % peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI weighted)

±0.1 % peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI unweighted) 0.05 % RMS (JIS/NAB weighted)

7-1/2 ips 0.07 % RMS (JIS/NAB unweighted) ±0.09 % peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI weighted)

±0.12 % peak (DIN/IEC/ANSI unweghted) 0.07 % RMS (JIS/NAB weighted) 0.09 % RMS (JIS/NAB

Fast Wind Time:  90 seconds for 10-1/2" reel 2,400 feet

Start Time: Less than 0.8 sec. to reach standard Wow and Flutter

Capstan Motor: FG (frequency generator) DC servo motor

Reel Motors: 2-slotless DC motors

Head Configuration: 3 heads; erase, record/reproduce x 2

Tape Cue: Manual

Motion Sensing: 0.8 sec. ±0.15 sec. delay time, stop to next motion

Dimensions: (W) 16-3/16" x (H) 18-3/16" x (D) 10-1/8" (410 x 461 x 256 mm)

Weight: 44.1 lbs (20 kg), net

ELECTRICAL

Input Selector: Line/Mic/Mic ATT (20 dB)

Line Input:

Input impedance: 50k ohms, unbalanced

Maximum source impedance: 2.5k ohms

Nominal input level: -10dBV (0.3 V)

Maximum input level: +18 dBV (8.0 V)

Mic Input: Source impedance: 1 Ok ohms or less; Input impedance: 10k ohms, unbalanced

Nominal input level: -60 dBV (1 mV); Maximum input level: -3 dB V (700 mV), with mic ATT (20 dB) engaged.

Line Output:

Output impedance: 1 k ohms, unbalanced; Minimum load impedance: 10 kohms; Nominal load impedance: 50 k ohms

Nominal output level: -10 dBV (0.3 V); Maximum output level: +18 dB (8.0 V)

Headphone output: 100 mW maximum at 8 ohms stereo headphones

Bias Frequency: 150 kHz

Equalization: NAB (USA/Canada/General Exportmodels):

3180 + 50 μsec. at 15 ips (38 cm/sec.), 7-1/2 ips (19 cm/sec.) IEC-1

(Europe/U.K./Australia models): 00 + 35 μsec. at 15 ips (38 cm/sec.), 00 + 70 μsec. at 7-1 /2 ips

Record Level Calibration:  0 VU reference; 250 nWb/m tape flux level

Frequency Response:  

Record/Reproduce:

15 ips 40 Hz - 22 kHz, ±3 dB at O VU 40 Hz - 22 kHz, ±3 dB at-10 VU

7-1/2ips 40 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3 dB at O VU 40 Hz -20 kHz, ±3 dB at -10 VU

Sync and Reproduce:

15 ips 40 Hz - 22 kHz, ±3 dB 40 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3 dB

7-1/2 ips 40 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3 dB at O VU 40 Hz -20 kHz, ±3 dB at -10 VU

Total Harmonie Distortion (THD) : 0.8 % at O VU, 1,000 Hz, 250 nWb/m

3 % at 13 dB above O VU, 1,000 Hz, 1,116 nWb/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

At a reference of 1 kHz, at 13 dB above O VU, 1,116 nWb/m

15 ips 68 dB A weighted (NAB), 60 dB unweighted

7-2/2 ips 66 dB A weighted (NAB). 58 dB unweighted

92 dB A weighted (NAB), with dbx*

82 dB unweighted, with dbx

Adjacent Channel Crosstalk (Overall) : Better than 50 dB down at 1,000 Hz, 0 VU

Erasure: Better than 65 dB at 1 kHz, +10 VU reference

Headroom: Recording Amplifier - Better than 25 dB above O VU at 1 kHz

Connectors:

Line inputs and outputs: RCA jack

Mic input: Phone jack (Tip-Sleeve)

Remote control:  Multi-Pin jack

Punch in/out remote: Phone jack (Tip-Sleeve)

dbx unit:  Multi-Pin jack

Power Requirement:

100/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 70 W (General Export Model)

120 V AC, 60 Hz, 70 W (USA/Canada Model)

220 V AC, 50 Hz, 70 W (Europe Model)

240 V AC, 50 Hz, 70 W (UK/AUS Model)

In these specifications, 0 dBV is referenced to 1.0 Volt. Actual voltage levels also are given in parenthesis.

To calculate the O dB= 0.775 Volt reference level (i.e., 0 dBm in a 600-ohm circuit) add 2.2 dB to the

listed dB value; i.e., -10 dB re: 1 V= -7.8 dB re: 0.775 V.

1) Specifications were determined using TEAC Test Tape YTT-2004/YTT-2003.

2) Specifications were determined using TEAC Test Tape YTT-1004/YTT-1003 (NAB Equalization), YTT-1044/

YTT-10432 (IEC Equalization)

3) Specifications were determined using TEAC Test Tape YTT-8063.

Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice obligation.

*dbx is a trademarks of dbx lnc. LO