TASCAM TSR-8 - 1/2", 8CH Deck with Takeup Reel, Manual, Jumpers - Refurbished

Description

Tascam TSR-8 1/2" 8 Channel Reel to Reel Deck:
Description:
A Professional Grade Reel to Reel Tape Deck great for any home studio!
Track system: 8-track, 8-channel, stereo/multi channel system
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size 10.5 inch reel
Tape speeds 15 ips
Frequency response 40Hz to 20kHz (15 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio 68dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.8%
Crosstalk 82dB
Input 0.3V (line)
Output 0.3V (line)
Bundle also includes a near mint 3M 226 1/2" Take Up Reel and 11x 5 ft Low Capacitance Professional RCA to RCA jumpers. Service manual included.
Condition:
This tape deck was first refurbished through:
Complete internal and external disassembly, with condition assessment/ diagnosis of repairs needed
Sourcing and installation of any missing parts (including all original hardware, knobs, buttons, faders, switches, trim, etc., unless indicated otherwise)
Complete disassembly, cleaning, and re-lubrication of ALL mechanical parts
Replacement of all belts
Assessment
of brake pads, and replacement if
necessary
Pinch roller replacement (Terry's Rubber Rollers)
Counter roller replacement (Terry's Rubber Rollers)
Polishing of all metal tape-path surfaces using buffing wheel and buffing compound
Cleaning of all switches, connectors, trim pots, plugs, and receptacles with DeOxit D5
Cleaning of all
potentiometers
and faders with DeOxit FaderLube F5
Cleaning of all old grease and reapplication of Lubriplate No.105
The Deck was then tested by Mike Rubehnhold, the Director of Audio Doctor in San Diego with:
Precise adjustment of reel table height
Measurement
and adjustment of pinch roller pressure, brake torque, take-up torque, back tension, and FF/RW torque
Test
of stop sensor/ auto shutoff assembly
Wow and Flutter check and adjustment
Alignment of read and erase heads
Demagnetization of heads and tape path
Complete calibration/
measurements
and adjustments of the following: Line input level, mic circuit check, output level, VU meters, playback head azimuth, frequency response (playback), signal-to-noise ratio (playback), monitor level, headphone output level, bias trap, record bias, record level, frequency response (record),
signal-to-noise ratio (record), optimum erasure, channel separation, bias leakage, distortion check,
Physical Details:
L x W x H: Approx 17 x 10 x 15.75 in = 432 x 256 x 400 mm
Weight: 55lb / 25 kg
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