The Tascam 424 MKII Portastudio is a 4-track "Multitrack Master" cassette tape recorder and a full-function mixer with 8 inputs/stereo outputs combined into a single workstation.

Feb 17, 2005 · It used to be, way back when, that Tascam was the leader as far as multitrack porta-studios went. With Fostex in their wake... Everything I heard back then was Tascam is the best, Fostex is good but it ain't Tascam. It seems to me that the digital era has sort of levelled the playing field, and...

The TASCAM 488 MkII is a tabletop recording studio that makes quite professional-sounding tapes. It's well-designed, uses inexpensive media, has the right features, and is easy to use without limiting too many of your options.

Jul 11, 2025 · This is Tascam’s thumbprint going forward and they executed it better and better each time…better builds, more innovation and features, and keeping things affordable…there are features on Tascam products you’ll not find in anything else, and they kept the prices affordable.

Apr 3, 2018 · Hi, first post on this forum, hope some of you could help me. I have a Tascam DR-05 and it seems to have a issue with levels. I got a Audiotechnica shotgun microphone some time ago and the output has very little signal, even though all the levels are 100% on DR-05 configurations and the "mic...

Jun 22, 2007 · The TSR-8 is a different animal – the last generation Tascam with advanced features not even found on many older so-called “Pro” formats. The heads are the same as the 38, but the circuitry and transport control are entirely different.

Apr 13, 2010 · I'm just much more familiar with Tascam units, and the poll would be more general unless I drew the line somewhere. Each company has brought unique features and innovations to the market. If Tascam is not your favorite, then by all means put up a pic and celebrate your favorite cassette 4-track!

Jul 30, 2025 · If anyone is interested in a Tascam M-2600 MkII, one is likely to be available soon near Boulder, Colorado. It's a one owner unit that hasn't moved more than a few feet since it was installed in 1993. It could use some maintenance on pots and switches, but is otherwise in excellent condition. A...

Sep 19, 2017 · I was wondering how easy it is to transfer 24 bit .wav files via USB from the Tascam 2488 to a file folder on my computer? Do you just hook up a USB cable and your computer will recognize the 2488 as a device that you can open and move the files from there or what. I bought my 2488 when they...

Jul 11, 2025 · Hey folks! Update on the Tascam Corporation Model 10 I’ve spent the past few days doing a deep cleaning of all 12 channels, plus the subgroup and master sections. The unit was extremely dusty and had been sitting untouched for over 20 years. I’ve attached photos from the day I found it and from...