Tascam Recorder/reproducer Br-20 And Br-20t Manual
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Designed With Production In Mind The BR-20 offers a selection of audio production features to allow interface, optimum performance and ease-of-use, such as balanced +4 dBm inputs and outputs, and easily accessible front panel audio calibration controls. Its transport was designed with a precision tension servo control system that achieves exceptionally smooth operation, accurate time counter readings, and smooth manual editing performance. The Latest In Analog Design Microcomputer Control Accuracy Many of the BR-20’s most advanced features have been made possible by state-of-the-art microproces- sor control technology. Not only does the computer- ized precision enable accurate location of three pre-set cue points in addition to zero, but it allows direct time location as well. RECORDER/REPRODUCER page 1 of 3 Advanced Analog 2-Track for Radio Broadcast & Video Post Production Although digital equipment is the industry’s newest and most exciting technology, analog equipment remains the mainstay for many radio broadcast production, video post-production, and related recording studios. Analog machines offer exceptional compatibility, ease of use, cost/performance, reliability, unique sound and, of course, familiarity. The TASCAM BR-20 and BR-20T 2-track recorders have been specifically designed to achieve such results. Using the very latest microcomputer control technology to deliver the performance required for today’s production studios, the compact BR-20 and BR-20T offer an array of advanced, easy-to-use features. BR-20 & BR-20T POWER IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TASCAM 21 7/8 (555mm) 7 1/16 (180mm) 19 (483mm) 18 3/8 (466mm)18 3/8 (466mm)
BR-20 & BR-20T RECORDER/REPRODUCER page 2 of 3 IN OUTCH 2 OUTPUT ACCESSORY 1INPUT MICCH 1CH 1 CH 2CH 1 CH 2 TIME CODE CHCH 2CH 1CH 2CH 1 ATT 020 (dB)ATT 020 (dB) Accepts balanced +4 dBm input and output connectors RCA input and output connectors add extra connectivity Accessory port allows BR-20 to be operated from mixer or external controller devices Rear Panel-BR-20T POWER CH 1 VU+-2010753 3 0CH 2 VU+-2010753 3 0 LOC 1AUTO PLAY LOC 3 MEMO 1 RTZ SPOOLCHECKDIRECT LOC MEMO 3 RESET NUMBER LOC 2 MEMO 2 SELECT REPEAT HR MIN SECBR-20T REC REC INPUTSYNCREPRO REEL SIZECH 1 CH 2TIME CODE EDIT REW F FWD STOP PLAY RECSLL SRL SPEED MODE TAPE SPEEDVARIPHONES MONITOR PITCH CONT FIX EXT LOW HIGHREF LEVEL LOW HIGHEQ NAB IECOUTPUT OUTPUT CAL UNICALINPUT INPUT CAL UNICAL TIME CODEIIIIIIIIIMIN MAX IIIIIIIII–+IIIIIIIII1 2345 6 7 8 9IIIIIIIII1 2345 6 7 8 9MIN MAX MIN MAX OUTPUT INPUT IIIIIIIII1 2345 6 7 8 9IIIIIIIII1 2345 6 7 8 9MIN MAX MIN MAX Hour/Minute/Second LED tape position counter Three Autolocation points, plus Return-To-Zero make editing sessions go smoothly Individual VU meters for each channel±12% pitch control fine- tunes recorded material Channel-independent input and output dials calibrate BR-20 sound levels with the entire production suite Syncs internally, externally or manually with one button ease Two tape speeds let you choose from highest sound quality or tape economyEDIT button lets unwanted tape sections “spill” rather than be taken up by the reel for easier splicing Front Panel-BR-20T BR-20T offers even greater convenience and performance, it uses a center/line timecode waveform optimization system that eliminates the need for timecode level monitoring, offsets and adjustments. The ideal timecode waveform is automatically recorded on tape for error-free sync and control operation. The center/line track can also be used to store production information. Flexible External Control To make operation smoother and faster, nothing beats remote transport control. It gives you increased flexibility and greater convenience. The BR-20 gives you trans- port control from an optional TC-402 remote control unit connected to its ACCESSORY 1 parallel port. It also works hand in hand with such accessories as an external syn- chronizer capstan control, event triggering, a fader start control from a mixer, and many other control signals.
BR-20T Tape: 1/4 , 1.5 mil Track Format: 2-Track plus center/line timecode track Head Configuration: 3: Erase, record/sync and reproduce Reel Size (max): 11.1 (PANCAKE), 10.5 inch, (NAB) Tape Speed: 15 ips/7.5 ips (7.5 ips/ 3.75 ips on request) Speed Accuracy: +1.0% deviation Pitch Control Range:±12% Wow and Flutter (15 ips): +0.06% peak (DIN weighted) Start Time: 0.3 sec. Fast Wind Time: 120 sec. for 10.5 reel, 2,400-ft tape Weight (net): 61-12/16 lbs ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Line Input: XLR balanced: +4 dBm/10 kohms Unbalanced: -10 dBV/50 k ohms Line Output: XLR balanced: +4 dBm/100 ohms Unbalanced: -10 dBV/600 ohms Bias Frequency: 145 kHz Power consumption: 95 W PERFORMANCE Frequency Response: (Rec/repro) 15 ips: 35 Hz to 22 kHz ± 2dB (at 0 VU) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.8% or less at 1,000 Hz, 320 nWb/m Signal to Noise Ratio: DIN AUDIO/ NAB A WTD (ref to 3% THD): 15 ips: 72 dB/79 dB NAB Crosstalk: 60 db or better at 1,000 Hz Erasure: 70 dB or better at 1,000 Hz Note: in these specifications, 0 dBV is referenced to 1.0 volt, 0 dBu=0.7775V. Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation. BR-20 & BR-20T RECORDER/REPRODUCER page 3 of 3 SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS BR-20 Tape: 1/4 , 1.5 mil Track Format: 2-Track, 2-Channel (2.0 mm/NAB) Head Configuration: 3: Erase, record/sync and reproduce Reel Size (max): 11.1 (PANCAKE), 10.5 inch, (NAB) Tape Speed: 15 ips/7.5 ips (7.5 ips/ 3.75 ips on request) Speed Accuracy: +1.0% deviation Pitch Control Range:±12% Wow and Flutter (15 ips): +0.06% peak (DIN weighted) Start Time: 0.3 sec. Fast Wind Time: 120 sec. for 10.5 reel, 2,400-ft tape Weight (net): 61-12/16 lbs ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Line Input: XLR balanced: +4 dBm/10 kohms Unbalanced: -10 dBV/50 k ohms Line Output: XLR balanced: +4 dBm/100 ohms Unbalanced: -10 dBV/600 ohms Bias Frequency: 145 kHz Power consumption: 95 W PERFORMANCE Frequency Response: (Rec/repro) 15 ips: 35 Hz to 22 kHz ± 2dB (at 0 VU) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.8% or less at 1,000 Hz, 320 nWb/m Signal to Noise Ratio: DIN AUDIO/ NAB A WTD (ref to 3% THD): 15 ips: 72 dB/79 dB NAB Crosstalk: 60 dB or better at 1,000 Hz Erasure: 70 dB or better at 1,000 Hz For more information about other TASCAM FAXBACK literature, call 1-800-827-2268. ©1997 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640 (213) 726-0303 TEAC Canada Ltd ., 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada (905) 890-8008 TEAC Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Priva de Colina #18, Colonia del Carmen, Coyoacan, Mexico, D.F. 04100 (525) 658-1943 FAXBACK Index# 4260 2/97