Tascam HALF-TRACK MASTERING DECK 32 Manual

							panel inputs and
outputs readily inter-
connect the TASCAM
32 with a wide array
of studio gear: mixing
consoles, video
editing suites, and
multitrack recorders.
Intuitive
Operation
Speeds
Recording &
Editing
Sessions
A straightforward, no-nonsense design makes setting up the
TASCAM 32 simple: spool up a reel, calibrate VU levels with
your source, and roll tape. Dual/concentric input and output
controls allow you to set with ease. Bright, color-coded
LEDs report record-ready status for each track, and whether
they’re set up to accept MIC or LINE level input. Input and
Output   select switches for INPUT, SYNC and REPRO, also
augmented by LED status indicators, make monitoring,
alignment and mixdown simple and quick. And a separately
controlled headphone jack and level dial let you monitor the
tape without changing the output calibration.
For editing, the TASCAM 32 offers several features that
reduce time jogging back and forth for splice points. A
manual CUE lever lets you listen to playback, even during
fast forward, to quickly locate editing points. Dump Edit
transport mode enables you to effortlessly edit a tape and
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A Production Workhorse
Every studio or production facility needs a reliable,
clean-sounding stereo mastering deck, whether it’s
for mastering audio recordings, recording radio
broadcasts, radio spots or laying down video sound-
tracks. The requirements are almost always the
same: a serviceable, hard-working deck that will
stand up to the daily grind, delivering faithful repro-
ductions every time.
The TASCAM 32 is a high-performance machine,
combining a rugged precision transport and excep-
tional audio electronics with a complement of perfor-
mance features which meet and exceed the
demands of the modern studio environment.
Adaptable To The Job
At Hand
The TASCAM 32 enables you to
connect, interact and work in tandem
with a full range of related studio
equipment and accepted audio stan-
dards. Any tape recorded in the 1/4,
1/2 track format can be edited on the
TASCAM 32. This includes tapes
recorded at 7.5 ips or 15 ips speeds,
using NAB or IEC equalization, or on
7.5  or 10.5 reels. Front and rear
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OUTPUT
REMOTEDBX UNIT
CONTROL
SIGNALPUNCH
IN/OUT
REMOTE LINE IN
Optional RC-71 Remote 
Control Unit plugs in hereOptional DX-4D unit
plugs into this port LINE IN input jacks accept stereo 
input from audiophile equipment
RCA jack output allows you to 
easily make reference cassette tapesRC-30 footswitch connects here
Rear Panel-32
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OUTPUT
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POWER REELSPEEDEDIT CUE PITCH CONTROL
FUNCTION INPUT SELECT PHONESOUTPUT SELECTINPUT UP LINE MIC
MICATT LINE MIC ATT DOWN SYNC REPRO
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Reel Tables and hub adaptors 
use 7 or 10.5 reelsShut off arm interrupts power 
in the event of tape breakage
Choose from 15 ips and
7.5 ips tape speeds 4-digit reference counter
Zero Return and 
Counter Reset buttons
Fine tune tape speed with
±12% pitch variation control
Tip -Ring jacks accept 
stereo headphones
Tape transport controls
OUTPUT and FUNCTION controls Seperate VU meter 
for each channel
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Front Panel-32
SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tape: 1/4 , 1.5 mil low noise,
high output
Track Format: 2-track, 2-channel, track width,
NAB 0.079 inch (2.0 mm),
DIN 2.7 mm
Reel Size (max): 10.5 inch, NAB hub
Tape Speeds: 15 ips (38 cm/s) and 7.5 ips
(19 cm/s); Variable ±12%
Speed Accuracy
1):±0.8% deviation
Wow and Flutter1):
   15 ips:±0.06% peak
(DIN/IEC/ANSI weighted)
±0.1% peak
(DIN/IEC/ANSI unweighted)
±0.05% RMS (JIS/NAB weighted)
±0.07% RMS (JIS/NAB unweighted)
   7.5 ips:±0.09% peak
(DIN/IEC/ANSI weighted)
±0.12% peak
(DIN/IEC/ANSI unweighted)
±0.07% RMS (JIS/NAB weighted)
±0.09% RMS (JIS/NAB unweighted)
listen for the end of a segment without tedious manual
searching and “tape spilling”. And the Zero Return button
adds a handy, search-to-cue autolocator you can use
during playback to easily find the beginning or end of an
editing point.
For a high-quality mastering recorder that addresses the
specialized requirements of audio production, look no
further than the TASCAM 32.
• Reel Tables and hub adaptors  facilitate use of 7 or
10.5 reels
• Choose from 15 ips and 7.5 ips tape  speeds
• Fine tune tape speed with ±12%  pitch  variation  control
• Logical, intuitive tape transport controls
• LED supported INPUT, OUTPUT and FUNCTION con-
trols keep you in  control of hectic recording sessions
• Tip-Ring jacks accept input from  record ing consoles,
video equipment and more
• Dual/concentric input/output level dials  provide
independent control of both  channels in minimum space
• Separate VU meter for each channel
• 4-digit reference counter
• Zero Return and counter reset  buttons  combine to offer
single-point autolocator
• Shut off arm interrupts power in the
event of  tape  breakage
• Use the optional RC-30 footswitch,
connected here, to  perform hands-
free punch in/out
• Gain remote transport control with
the  optional RC-71 Remote Control
Unit plugged in here
• LINE IN input jacks accept stereo
input from audiophile equipment
• RCA jack output allows you to easily
 make reference cassette tapes
• Introduce dbx noise reduction by
 plugging the optional  DX-4D unit
 into this port 
						

							40 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3dB (at -10 VU)
Sync/Reproduce:2)
   15 ips: 40 Hz to 22 kHz ± 3dB
   7.5 ips: 40 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3dB
Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD)
3): 0.8% or less at 1,000 Hz, 0 VU,
250 nWb/m
Signal to Noise Ratio
3): At a reference of 1 kHx, at 13 dB
above  0 VU, 1,116 nWb/m
   15 ips: 68 dB A weighted (NAB),
60 dB unweighted
   7.5 ips: 66 dB A weighted (NAB),
58 dB unweighted
92 dB A weighted (NAB), with dbx*
82 dB unwieghted, with dbx
Adjacent Channel
Crosstalk (Overall):
3) Better than 50 dB down
at 1,000 Hz,  0 VU
Erasure: Better than 65 dB at 1 kHz,
+10 VU reference
Headroom (Record amp): 25 dB or more (1,000 Hz, 0 VU)
Connectors:
   Line inputs and outputs: RCA jack
   Mic input: Phone jack (Tip-Sleeve)
   Remote control: Multi-pin jack
   Punch in/out remote: Phone jack (Tip-Sleeve)
   dbx unit: Multi-Pin jack
Power Requirement: 100/120/220/240 V AC,
50/60 Hz, 70 W
(General Export model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz, 70 W
(USA/Canada model)
220 V AC, 50 Hz, 70 W
 (Europe model)
240 V AC, 50 Hz, 70 W
(UK/Aus model)
Note: in these specifications, 0 dBV is referenced to 1.0 volt.
Actual voltage levels are also given in parenthesis.
To calculate the 0 dB = 0.775 Volt reference level (i.e., 0 dBm
in a 600-ohm circuit), add 2.2 dB to the listed dB value; i.e., -
10 dB re: 1 V = -7.8 dB re: 0.775 V
1) Specifications determined using TEAC Test Tape YTT-
2004/YTT-2003
2) Specifications determined using TEAC Test Tape YTT-
1004/YTT-1003 (NAB equalization), YTT-1004/YTT-10432
(IEC Equalization)
*dbx is a registered tradmark of AKG Acoustics, Inc.
Specifications and features subject to change without
notice or obligation.
Fast Wind Time: 90 sec. or less
(10.5 inch reel, 2,400-ft tape)
Start Time: 0.8 sec. to reach standard Wow
and Flutter
Capstan Motor: FG (frequency generator)
DC servo motor
Reel Motors: Slotless DC x2
Head Configuration: 1 erase, 2 record/reproduce
Tape Cue: Manual
Motion Sensing: 0.8 sec ±0.15 sec. delay time,
stop to  next  motion
Weight: 44.1 lbs (20 kg) net
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Input Selector: Line/Mic/Mic ATT (20 dB)
Line Input:
   Input impedance: 50 kohms, unbalanced
   Maximum source
      impedance: 2.5 kohms
   Nominal input level: -10 dBV (0.3 V)
   Maximum input level: +18 dBV (8.0 V)
Mic Input:
   Source impedance: 10 kohms or less
   Input impedance: 10 kohms, unbalanced
   Nominal input level: -60 dBV (1 mV)
   Maximum input level: -3 dBV (700 mV), with mic ATT
(20 dB) engaged
Line Output:
   Output impedance: 1 kohm, unbalanced
   Minimum load
      impedance: 10 kohms
   Nominal load
      impedance: 50 kohms
   Nominal output level: -10 dBV (0.3 V)
   Maximum output level: +18 dBV (8.0 V)
Headphone output: 100 mW maximum at 8 ohms
Bias Frequency: 150 kHz
Equalization: NAB (USA/Canada/General
Export) 3180 + 50 msec.
IEC-1 (Europe/UK/Australia)
¥ + 35 msec.
Record Level Calibration: 0 VU reference;
250 nWb/m tape flux level
Frequency Response:
Record/Reproduce:
3)
   15 ips: 40 Hz to 22 kHz ± 3dB (at 0 VU)
40 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3dB (at -10
VU)
   7.5 ips: 40 Hz to 16 kHz ± 3dB (at 0 VU)
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