Tascam 48 vs 38

[Bigsnake00]

What are the main differences?

[The Ghost of FM]

- Direct drive capstan

- better heads and higher quality electronics on the channel cards

- Synchronizer port on rear for multi-machine lock up where the 48 can be a slave or master

- Real time counter with STC as well as RTZ

- Capstan drives backing side of tape for less drop outs.

- Spooling mode for library winding of tapes

- Balanced XLR connections as well as RCA unbalanced connections.

- Smarter logic control of transport for smoother, gentler tape handling.

- Overall heavier construction quality; more steel, less plastic - 22 pounds heavier!

- Peak LED overload indicators on the VU meters.

I think that's about it.

Cheers!