34B vs 35-2B
The 35-2B's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the 34B's 68 dB, its thd 0.600% against 0.800%, its output voltage 0.5V RMS against 0.3V RMS, and its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs).
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The Tascam 34B is a high-performance, rack-mountable 4-track, 4-channel reel-to-reel tape recorder/reproducer, engineered for professional audio production. It features a rugged transport, advanced tape handling, and flexible connectivity, making it suitable for both studio recording and multi-image presentations. The 34B is known for its robust build, precise tape speed control, and comprehensive editing features, including a cue arm for locating edit points and a dump edit mode for efficient tape splicing. It supports both 7-inch and 10.5-inch reels, offers two tape speeds (7.5 and 15 ips), and includes independent level controls and VU meters for each track. The unit is compatible with external noise reduction systems like dbx and can be remotely controlled.
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The 35-2B's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the 34B's 68 dB, its thd 0.600% against 0.800%, its output voltage 0.5V RMS against 0.3V RMS, and its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs).
The TC-765's signal-to-noise is 61 dB against the 34B's 68 dB, its weight 26.6 kg (59 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs), its width 521 mm against 410 mm, and its height 444.5 mm against 256 mm.
The RS-1506US's signal-to-noise is 57 dB against the 34B's 68 dB, its output voltage 0.8V RMS against 0.3V RMS, and its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs). Both share thd (0.800%).
The GX4000D's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the 34B's 68 dB, its thd 1.000% against 0.800%, its output voltage 0.8V RMS against 0.3V RMS, and its weight 13.2 kg (29 lbs) against 22 kg (49 lbs).
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