TEAC 40-4

The TEAC 40-4 is a professional-grade 4-track, 4-channel reel-to-reel tape recorder designed primarily for studio multitrack recording. It is part of TEAC’s Tascam series, known for reliable performance and high audio fidelity.

• Track System: 4-track, 4-channel stereo/multichannel

• Tape Width: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm)

• Tape Speeds: 7½ ips (19 cm/s) and 15 ips (38 cm/s)

• Heads: 3 heads — 1 erase, 2 record/playback heads

• Motors: 3 motors — 1 direct-drive capstan motor (PLL controlled), 2 slotless DC reel motors

• Wow and Flutter: 0.05% RMS at 15 ips, 0.06% RMS at 7½ ips (DIN weighted)

• Frequency Response:
  At 15 ips: 40 Hz – 20 kHz ±3 dB
  At 7½ ips: 40 Hz – 16 kHz ±3 dB

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB weighted at 15 ips, 67 dB weighted at 7½ ips

• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.8% at 1 kHz, 250 nWb/m

• Crosstalk: Better than 50 dB between adjacent channels

• Input/Output: Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connectors

• Input Level: Balanced +4 dBm (1.23 V), Unbalanced -10 dBV (0.3 V)

• Output Level: Balanced +4 dBm (1.23 V), Unbalanced -10 dBV (0.3 V)

• Bias Frequency: 150 kHz

• Dimensions (WxHxD): Approximately 423 x 505 x 316 mm

• Power Supply: AC mains, 100–240 V (depending on region)

• PLL-controlled direct-drive capstan motor ensures precise tape speed stability

• Balanced and unbalanced I/O for professional studio integration

• High-quality permalloy heads for excellent frequency response and low distortion

• Manual and automatic tape cue functions

• Pitch control ±12% for fine speed adjustments

• Designed for professional multitrack recording and overdubbing