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  1. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    It sounds like the issue is related to the recorder, to be sure, you should test it without the mixer to see if you get the same results as before with three distorted tracks. By the way, if you dont have a cd player, you could also input music thru your cellphone into the mixer, you just need...
  2. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    One thing to keep in mind: if your rca connectors need shining up, this product does a great job on that, and the time is ideal before hooking up all the cables.
  3. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Rca cables should be easy to find either on Ebay, Amazon etc. Ebay might have some vintage Teac/Tascam ones. Back in the day Teac made a 109A transformer, though its long discontinued but you can find other substitutes to make your mic compatible with the 2A.
  4. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Hopefully, the above diagram is readable? I have the original manual, it was written in the 70's, so no fancy desktop publishing on computers back then, otherwise, it would have been nice to space out the lines for the connections so as to not make people squint with their eyes. But the verbal...
  5. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Hifi engine does not seem to be accepting new registrations, only old ones. I took a pic of the MB-20 manual that shows the connections.
  6. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    I love how my vintage 1978 Sansui G-9000 receiver matches up nicely with the A-3440 & 2A/MB-20. 12 VU meter eye candy when illuminated at night in the basement mancave :)
  7. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Ps: You might be eager to do some of your own recording after you choose a mixer, but you can also start to become more familiarized with a mixer's signal routing functions without needing to set up mics and so forth. One thing I found useful in the learning process, if you have a CD player...
  8. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    I did check the site you mentioned. That 2A/MB-20 looks pretty good, not like others I've seen on Ebay that dont appear as well maintained, thus why the price is more. And having the MB-20 adds to its value. Some folks buy MB-20's that are listed by itself, without the 2A, as you can connect...
  9. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Thanks for considering the mixer I suggested, if you do look online for any, keep in mind, what I mentioned: Its very useful to have the MB-20 meter bridge. If you look on Ebay, you will see Model 2, and 2A's, but not too many with the MB-20, which usually adds to its price. There were two...
  10. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Thanks for clarifying on the ART Dual. But I imagine an external supply can be used, is it just a matter of an XLR to TRS adapter connection to a 2A 1/4" input (as opposed to TS, which wont work at all)
  11. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    The box that was mentioned is the AX-20 mixdown panel which Teac made when folks back then did not have a mixer yet, to try and make the mixdown process a bit more simplified. Anyhow, its good to go back to the original post and re-read what his intentions are with his A-3340. To me, it sounds...
  12. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    Not a big deal to get an external phantom-powered mic preamp, such as ART Dual RP.
  13. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    I have not had that issue, but no one is twisting anyone's arm, there are lots of mixers to choose from, I have an M-1516, M-30, MX-80, M-106, but I still like the 2A/MB-20, thus its just a suggestion- he is free to decide what suits him best, but the 2A/MB-20 was designed to match with the...
  14. BeatleFred

    TEAC A-3340S what mixer to use?

    The Teac 2A with the attached MB-20 meter bridge would be a good choice- it was the matching mixer to the A-3440 (1978-1983). Of course, you could get other Teac/Tascam mixers with extra features, such as the M-30, but for starting out, the 2A/MB-20 is neatly laid out and not too complicated...
  15. BeatleFred

    TASCAM M-520 w/TASCAM 80-8

    Yes, the M-520 is a big board, I used to have an M-512. I am sure you will become more proficient with it in time as you get better familiarized with all of its features. Some other nice mixers, not quite so big, but still very good and compatible with 8 track recorders: the M-30 (early-mid...
  16. BeatleFred

    Tascam 22-2 service manual

    The operation and service info are within the same manual. You can simply buy a copy on Ebay. Its not like 35 bucks or so is going to make someone go bankrupt, but if you prefer to try and get a free download, thats up to you...
  17. BeatleFred

    Tascam LA-40 Info Needed

    As usual, thanks for the info, SB. I acquired the LA-40 quite a few years ago, I cant even recall, it was probably very inexpensive, and its just been sitting around, so I was wondering if I could find a use for it, thus my questions on its functions, which by now pretty much has clarified it...
  18. BeatleFred

    Tascam LA-40 Info Needed

  19. BeatleFred

    Tascam LA-40 Info Needed

    Thanks for the info. The Teac 2A/MB-20 only has 1/4" jacks for microphone inputs. Thus, if someone had microphones with either XLR or TRS plugs, I imagine they could plug the mics into any or all 4 of the (XLR or 1/4 TRS) balanced input jacks of the LA-40, where its converted to an unbalanced...
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