Tascam 34 vs. 34B. What's the difference?

[jjones1700]

I've got an opportunity to score a Tascam 34 for pretty cheap, but I'm wondering what the difference is in the "B" model and the first gen. Is there such a difference to where I should hold off and look for a "B" model? Also, anyone have a line on where I can get a manual in pdf form to peruse through? I like the idea of having a 3 head, 4 track, 7.5ips/15ips machine. It might (kind of) replace my 424mkII.

 

[sweetbeats]

dunno the differences...did you search the forum? I know there was a thread of the same nature at some point...

Sending you a PM...

 

[A Reel Person]

Big difference.

The 34B has 1/4"-mic/line inputs (with attenuation pads), input/output level controls and a 4x1 mono headphone amp onboard. The 34 doesn't have these features.

 

[jjones1700]

The 34B has 1/4"-mic/line inputs (with attenuation pads), input/output level controls and a 4x1 mono headphone amp onboard. The 34 doesn't have these features.

I think I can live those limitations.

 

[dodgeaspen]

So are you gonna go for it? Didn't you say you have 8 decks already? WOW! Hope you get it.

 

[jjones1700]

So are you gonna go for it? Didn't you say you have 8 decks already? WOW! Hope you get it.

If I hear back from the guy I'll snap it up. Hasn't responded since I sent him the email this morning.

Hehe, I've got 6 decks at the moment. (3) RT-909 decks, (1) GX-230D, (1) TC-230, and (1) TSR-8. I'm hoping to pick up the 34 tomorrow, along with a Teac (A2300, I think) that a friend is giving me. Lots o' tape machines in this little room!

 

[DuddyGuy]

man... I know who I'll pick up first for the analoholic's anonymous meeting

 

[sweetbeats]

Including parts decks I think I was up to 9 at one point, but now its just 5.

But one of them (the MM-1000) must count for at least 2.

I have:

Ampex 440B parts transport
Ampex 440C (almost complete) 2-track
Ampex 440B-8 that will be getting parted out
Ampex MM-1000-8
Tascam BR-20T

Soon I'll just be down to 3 and then I'll likely be making a decision between the BR-20T and 440C halftracks.

ARG!

Make that 7...forgot about the 388 and the 388 parts machine.

 

[jjones1700]

Including parts decks I think I was up to 9 at one point, but now its just 5.

But one of them (the MM-1000) must count for at least 2.

I have:

Ampex 440B parts transport
Ampex 440C (almost complete) 2-track
Ampex 440B-8 that will be getting parted out
Ampex MM-1000-8
Tascam BR-20T

Soon I'll just be down to 3 and then I'll likely be making a decision between the BR-20T and 440C halftracks.

ARG!

Make that 7...forgot about the 388 and the 388 parts machine.

Hmmm, I might be interested in the BR-20T if you decide to get rid of that one.

How many decks does Dave have BTW?

 

[sweetbeats]

How many decks does Dave have BTW?

Don't go there.

Ethan is guilty now too...let's see...

2 Ampex ATR-100 machines
MCI JH-110
Tascam BR-20
Tascam 38
Tascam 58 with a parts deck
Ampex ATR-700
Tascam MS-16

Thing is the majority of his machines work...

 

[DuddyGuy]

i'm suddenly feeling much better about my 3.....

 

[A Reel Person]

U guyz are sick!

The inmates are running the assylum!

 

[Herm]

Ok boys I just had to put this up but this is a portion of what I had 3 years ago. It doesnt include all of the mixers or the 3 388,s Or the other 38 and other 22-4 thats not pictured I had.

I know there is one more person on here that can make this look small and Im sure he will soon.

ANyway the thing I want to say is DONT GET LIKE THIS!
I learned the hard way about collecting to much gear.

 

[evm1024]

Don't go there.

Ethan is guilty now too...let's see...

2 Ampex ATR-100 machines
MCI JH-110
Tascam BR-20
Tascam 38
Tascam 58 with a parts deck
Ampex ATR-700
Tascam MS-16

Thing is the majority of his machines work...

Don't forget the 34 and the 32 and I think that there is a cassette deck (AKAI MO2) floating around.Oh, and a X10R.

But I pale when next to some here on the list.

--Ethan

 

[jjones1700]

The inmates are running the assylum!

And you're one to talk! I think you have one of every model that Teac/Tascam ever produced. Bastage!

 

[lo.fi.love]

OK, I have to jump in:

2x TASCAM 34b
Otari MX5050 MKIII-2
TEAC X10-R
TASCAM 48-OB

For a total of five decks! (And yes, each has its own purpose!)

 

[DuddyGuy]

Ok boys I just had to put this up but this is a portion of what I had 3 years ago. It doesnt include all of the mixers or the 3 388,s Or the other 38 and other 22-4 thats not pictured I had.

I know there is one more person on here that can make this look small and Im sure he will soon.

ANyway the thing I want to say is DONT GET LIKE THIS!
I learned the hard way about collecting to much gear.

you know I never understood what they meant before when they were talking about "the wall of sound"

 

[A Reel Person]

Nah!

They own me!...............

 

[sweetbeats]

Wall of sound...yeah...it looks like THIS!!
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[A Reel Person]

Sad thing is...

that's really not all of it!..........