TEAC 38
TEAC
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
0.06% (weighted) at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
62 dB (weighted), up to 92 dB with DBX noise reduction
Dimensions [mm]
410 x 444 x 273
Weight [kg]
27
Year built
1980s
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
IEC and CCIR
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) at 15 ips
Speed
15
Max Reel [inch]
10.5
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB
Price
User
Pro
Additional Information
The TEAC Tascam 38 is a professional 8-track, 8-channel reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for studio use, introduced in the early 1980s. It is known for its solid-state electronics, robust build, and high-fidelity multitrack recording capabilities.
Track System: 8-track, 8-channel stereo/multichannel system
Tape Width: ½ inch (12.7 mm)
Tape Speed: 15 ips (inches per second)
Reel Size: Up to 10.5 inches (NAB hub)
Heads: 3 heads — 1 erase, 1 combined record/playback, 1 playback
Head Composition: Permalloy
Motors: 3 motors — 2 slotless DC reel motors and 1 FG (Field Generator) servo capstan motor
Equalization: IEC and CCIR standards
Wow and Flutter: 0.06% (weighted) at 15 ips
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62 dB (weighted), up to 92 dB with DBX noise reduction
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.8% at 1 kHz, 0 VU
Crosstalk: Better than 50 dB between adjacent channels
Input Level: 300 mV (line), 1 mV (mic)
Output Level: 0.3 V (line)
Power Consumption: Approximately 100 W
Dimensions (WxHxD): 410 x 444 x 273 mm
Weight: 27 kg (59.5 lbs)
Noise Reduction: Compatible with Tascam DX-4D (4-channel DBX noise reduction units)
Additional Features:
Edit capabilities including track-by-track editing and mixing with sync recording
Bias frequency: 150 kHz
RCA unbalanced inputs and outputs for all 8 channels
Robust professional design for studio multitrack recording