THis is Tascam's digital version of the original cassette Portastudio, with a whole lot more capacity and capability than the old systems.
This unit is in very good cosmetic condition, with moderate to low hours overall. The Tascam power supply is included with the unit.
Here are some of the selected specifications and features from the Tascam documentation.
The 788 Digital Portastudio was designed to give you the latest in recording technological innovation while keeping the ease of use and superb value that's made Portastudios the best-selling multitrack recorders in the world.Its excellent audio quality and nonlinear editing capabilities make it perfectly applicable for even professional-quality recording projects. Plus, its built-in high quality effects make it a totally self-contained digital studio....just hook up a compatible CD burner to the SCSI port, and your album is ready to go.
The various inputs on the 788 can accept mic and line levels. A HiZ switch is also provided so you can plug your guitar or bass directly into the 788. Stereo outputs for mixing down, monitor outputs to send audio to your speakers and aux outputs are all included on individual connectors. Also, MIDI In and Out jacks are provided for syncing your audio tracks to synthesizer and software-based sequencers or other devices that use MIDI Time Code, MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Clock. A S/PDIF digital output makes it easy to send your audio to CD and DAT recorders for two-track masters.
General Specifications
8-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder workstation
250 virtual tracks for comps and alternate takes
7.5GB internal hard disk for nearly two hours of 8-track recording
Built-in high quality digital effects: reverb, chorus, distortion, multi-effects and much more
Excellent audio quality: 24-bit uncompressed sonic fidelity, 24-bit AD/DA converters
Non-destructive editing: 999 levels of undo
3-band EQ with true parametric mid
Versatile inputs/outputs and flexible routing
S/PDIF digital output for digital mixdown
SCSI port for data archive and CD burning
Technical specs:
- Recording resolution 16-bit or 24-bit linear (selectable by song)
- Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
- Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Wow and flutter Unmeasurable
- Number of active tracks 8
- Number of virtual tracks 250/song
- Varispeed ±6%
- Slow Speed Audition Allows 2-track playback at approx. 50%, 65%, 85% of normal speed
Mass Storage:
- External connector SCSI-2 female
- Internal hard disk SCSI ID 0
- Internal controller SCSI ID 7
- Partitions Up to 4 per physical disk
- Partition size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
- Data format TASCAM original format
Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs:
- INPUT A through D 1/4” balanced phone jacks, nominal level –50 dBu MIC, +4 dBu LINE, nominal impedance
- 4.0 kΩ (MIC/GUITAR at MIC)
- MIC/GUITAR switch (INPUT D only) Changes input impedance between 4.0 kΩ and 1 MΩ
- AUX INPUT 1/4” unbalanced jacks, nominal level –10 dBV, nominal impedance 15 kΩ
- STEREO OUTPUT RCA jacks, nominal level –10 dBV, maximum output level +6 dBV
- MONITOR OUTPUT RCA jacks, nominal level –10 dBV, output impedance 820 Ω
- AUX OUTPUT 1/4” unbalanced jacks, nominal level –10 dBV, output impedance 820 Ω,
- PHONES 1/4” stereo jack, 60 mW + 60 mW approx. (load impedance 30 Ω)
- Frequency response (INPUT to analog
- STEREO OUTPUT)
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB
- Noise level (One INPUT to analog STEREO
- OUTPUT)
- <82 dBV (input terminated at 150 Ω )
- Total harmonic distortion (INPUT
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
(1) TRIM Controls: Control the level from the analog inputs to the assigned mixer channels.
(2) POST: indicator Shows the pre/post settings of the internal effectors.
(3) EFFECT 1 key and indicator: Controls and shows the settings and assignments of the first internal effector.
(4) QUICK SETUP/ASSIGN MAP key: Controls settings and display of routing and assignments, etc. as well as library functions.
(5) Display screen (backlit): Shows settings and parameters.
(6) Contrast control: Controls the contrast of the display screen.
(7) MONITOR LEVEL control: Controls the level of the signals from the MONITOR OUTPUTS and PHONES.(8) INPUT (A-D) Keys and Indicators: Control and show the assignment of inputs A through D to the mixer channels.
(9) AUX INPUTS key and indicator: Controls and shows the assignment of the AUX INPUTS to the mixer channels.
(10) TRACK key and indicator: Control and show the assignment of recorded tracks to the mixer channels and virtual tracks to active tracks.
(11) STEREO key and indicator: Control and show the assignment related to the STEREO pair of channels as well as settings for these channels
(12) SUB MIX key and indicator: Control and show the assignment of the 788's internal sub-mixer, as well as the settings for the sub-mixer.
(13) EFFECT 2 key and indicator: Controls and shows the settings and assignments of the second internal effector.
(14) MONITOR SELECT key and indicators: Controls and show the signals that are sent from the MONITOR OUT and PHONES jacks. Shifted, this key allows mono monitoring.
(15) EJECT/SHUT key and indicator Used to shut down the 788, and eject removable media, and to show the status of the shutdown process.
(16) UNDO [REDO] key: Used to control the undo and redo of recording, editing operations, etc.
(17) TRACK EDIT key: Used to enter the non-destructive track editing functions (cut, move, etc.).
(18) MENU [TITLE]: Used unshifted to enter the system menus. Shifted, this key enters titling mode (songs, library entries, virtual tracks, etc.).
(19) HOME/ESC key: Returns the display to the "home" screen.
(20) CUE key and indicator: Controls and shows the replay of the track cue signals from the MONITOR OUTPUTS and PHONES connectors.
(21) SELECT keys and indicators: Used to assign inputs to mixer channels, to link channels in stereo pairs, to select channels for parameter adjustment and soloing, tracks for virtual track assignment, etc.
(22) SOLO key and indicator: Used to select and show the status of mixer channels selected for soloing.
(23) EQ key: Used to bring up the channel equalization adjustment screen.
(24) LOCATE Key: Used to recall the list of memory location points. When shifted, used to input a memory location point.
(25) IN, OUT and TO keys: Used with three special location points for auto punch, repeat playback, location, and track editing purposes. Unshifted, these keys locate to the playback points. Shifted, they are used to set the playback points.
(26) REC READY keys and indicators: Used to set and display the recording status of the tracks.
(27) TRACK CUE key: Used to bring up the screen controlling the level and pan of recorded tracks to the track cue monitoring subsystem.
(28) SEND key: Used to bring up the screens controlling the level, etc. of the channel sends and master sends to the Aux and Effect send loops.
(29) FADER/PAN key: Used to bring up the screen controlling pan settings, and providing the fader view (for use when physical and internal fader positions do not match).
(30) SHIFT key: Used with other keys to provide i secondary function. When used, the SHIFT key is always pressed and held down while the other key is pressed.
(31) MARK/CHAR [EDIT] (DELETE [SILENCE], TRIM [COPY TO], INSERT [MOVE] keys: Used unshifted to insert/delete characters in titles, add/remove selections from lists and to enter/edit/remove location memories. Used shifted as short cuts to commonly-used track editing functions.
(32) JOG/DATA dial: Used to adjust the playbad position (in jog mode) and to edit parameter data.
(33) Channel faders: Used to adjust the output level from the channels (channels 7 and 8 are alway linked together). The 0 fader setting represents the nominal level.
(34) STEREO fader: Used to adjust the level of the stereo mixed signals from the STEREO OUTPUTS and from the DIGITAL OUTPUT. The 0 fader setting represents the nominal level.
(35) AUTO PUNCH key and indicator: Used to set and display the current auto punch status whe punching new material into previously-recorded material.
(36) RHSL key and indicator: Used to set and display the status of the rehearsal facility used in recording (including auto punch modes).
(37) REPEAT key and indicator: Used to set and show the status of repeat playback and recording, as well as to set the gap between repeats.
(38) JOG Indicator: Lights when jog (trim) mode is in operation, as set by the STOP+PLAY key combination.
(39) PITCH/SSA key and indicator: Used to set and display the status of varispeed (pitch control) as well as the SSA (Slow Speed Audition) function.
(40) ENTER/YES key: Used to "go down a level" in the menu system, to confirm settings, or to give a positive answer to questions asked by the 788.
(41) EXIT/NO key: Used to "go up a level" in the menu system, to exit without making settings, or to give a negative answer to questions asked by the 788.
(42) REW key: Used to move the playback position backwards in the song. Also used with STOP to locate to the zero point.
(43) F FWD key: Used to move the playback position forwards in the song. Also used with STOP to locate to the last recording position.
(44) STOP key: Stops playback, recording or "winding". Used with PLAY for jog mode.
(45) PLAY key: Starts playback. Uses with RECORD for recording.
(46) RECORD key: Use with PLAY for recording.
(47) Cursor keys: Used to navigate around menu and parameter setting screens to highlight parameters, options, etc.
REAR PANEL FEATURES
(48) PHONES Jack: Used with standard stereo headphones (1/4" jack).
(49) REMOTE Jack: 1/4" jack used with a foot-switch such as the TASCAM RC-30P for hands-free punch operations.
(50) AUX OUTPUT jacks: Output unbalanced signals from the Aux loop at -10 dBV. Connect to the L output only for mono.
(51) MONITOR OUTPUT jacks: Output the selected monitor signals. RCA (phono) jacks at a level of -10 dBV.
(52) STEREO OUTPUT jacks: Output the mixed stereo signals. RCA (phono) jacks at a level of -10 dBV.
(53) AUX INPUT jacks: Accept -10 dBV unbalanced signals (1/4" jacks) to the Aux input channels for assignment to mixer channels or the sub-mixer.
(54) MIC/GUITAR switch: Switches the input impedance of INPUT D between MIC/LINE (MIC) and a value suitable for electric guitars, basses, etc. (GUITAR).
(55) INPUTS A through D: Accept -50 dBu to +4 dBu balanced signals. Use the supplied XLR-to-phone converters to connect XLR-equipped sources.
(56) DIGITAL OUTPUT: Outputs the mixed stereo signals in digital audio IEC60958 TYPE II (SPDIF) format from a coaxial RCA connector.
(57) SCSI connector: SCSI-2 connector for connection of external storage devices, CD-R drives, etc.
(58) MIDI IN and OUT" Accept and transmit MIDI information as described in the manuals.
(59) POWER IN Connect this only to a PS-P788 power supply unit where the voltage requirements match your local power supply.
(60) POWER switch: Press to turn on, and press again to turn off after shutting down the 788 using the EJECT/SHUT key ® as described in the manuals.
