388 vs Otari MTR-12
The MTR-12's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the 388's 90 dB, its thd 0.150% against 3.000%, its weight 113.4 kg (250 lbs) against 38 kg (84 lbs), and its width 846 mm against 837 mm.
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388
TascamAnalogReel-to-ReelDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,100
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About the 388
The Tascam 388 Studio 8 is a complete 8-track production system that integrates a quarter-inch reel-to-reel 8-track tape deck with a full-function 8x8x2 mixer and 8-channel monitoring, forming a turnkey analog recording console that only requires monitors to become a full studio. It uses 1/4" tape on 7" reels at 7.5 ips, offers switchable dbx noise reduction, full logic transport with features like Zero Search, cue memories, and a Load function to protect the tape, and provides remote capability and SMPTE/EBU/computer interface for audio-for-video and synchronization applications. Known as the "Mega Portastudio" and "Portastudio on steroids," it has developed a strong following among musicians and producers for its distinctive mid-fi analog character and the convenience of a large-format all-in-one console.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 3.000%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.3V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA/Cinch, balanced XLR mic inputs, unbalanced ¼" jack line inputs
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 837 × 220 × 641 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 38 kg (84 lbs)
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