Anyone know if a cable insert will work on the inputs of a Tascam 488 mk2…to make the

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It should work but keep in mind you only have channel inserts on the first two channels, not all 8. And, that cable adapter/thingie fron ZZ-sounds is not intended for use on an input jack!

It is only intended for use on an insert point which is on the front of your 488 Mk II.

May I ask what it is you're attempting to hook up or accomplish?

Cheers! :)
 
Supposed to be able to use these, but some are 10k ohms and some are 100 ohms...

1. Insert 1
2. Insert 2
3. F/X send 1
4. F/X send 2
5. Sub select out 1/2, panned left.
6. Sub select out 1/2, panned right.
7. Sub select out 3/4, panned left.
8. Sub select out 3/4, panned right.
 
So how does that difference in ohmage (10k and 100) affect the output? It changes the levels, right?
 
I'd have to assume so,...

but it's up to you to try it out & tell us how it goes! ;)

Within the framework of your stated intentions, the adapter cable should do the trick, quite nicely.
 
NOOOOOOOOOO...you guys are supposed to tell me BEFORE I try...

(shit piss fuck fart dammit shit cockbite dammit!!!)
 
monty said:
NOOOOOOOOOO...you guys are supposed to tell me BEFORE I try...

(shit piss fuck fart dammit shit cockbite dammit!!!)

Mind your P's and Q's, Mister! This is not the cave! :mad: :p

100 ohm are output impedances. 10K ohm are input impedances.

There should be no 10K ohm outputs on the 488.

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
Mind your P's and Q's, Mister! This is not the cave! :mad: :p

100 ohm are output impedances. 10K ohm are input impedances.

There should be no 10K ohm outputs on the 488.

Cheers! :)
Okay, but what if inserts are used on some of these?


SPECIFICATIONS
MIXER SECTION
Mic/Line Input (1/4"):
5.8 kohms /-50 dBv – -10 dBv
Mic/Line Input (XLR):
2.8 kohms /-60 dBv – - 20 dBv
Line Input:
50 kohms /-10 dBv
Stereo Input:
10 kohms /-10 dBv
Insert Input:
10 kohms /-10 dBv
Insert Output:
10 kohms /-10 dBv
2TR Input:
47 kohms /-10 dBv
Sub Input:
47 kohms /-10 dBv
Line Output:
100 ohms /-10 dBv
Effect Sends:
100 ohms /-10 dBv
Monitor Output:
100 ohms /-10 dBv
Cue Output:
100 ohms /-10 dBv
Headphone Output:
100 mW + 100 mW max.
Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 22 kHz, +1/-2 dB

http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:...re/488mkII_faxback.pdf+tascam+488+specs&hl=en
 
Okay, but what if inserts are used on some of these?
The insert specs conform to standard line level signals so, no issues of concern there for you.

Kudos to Monty & ARP for the home-made 8 channel out configuration too!

At least someones thinking around here! :p

Cheers! :)
 
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Thanx, but Ghost,...

It's detailed in a published "how-to", featured on this site. I'd like to take credit, but I'd rather take credit for something I actually did.

I councilled monty on the 488mkII, and if he likes it, I'll take credit for that. If not, he'll sell it to me, anyway. ;)
 
A Reel Person said:
It's detailed in a published "how-to", featured on this site. I'd like to take credit, but I'd rather take credit for something I actually did.

I councilled monty on the 488mkII, and if he likes it, I'll take credit for that. If not, he'll sell it to me, anyway. ;)

You mean Monty actually sells his stuff too? :confused: :eek: :)

I thought he was just a gear hunter, like someone else I know around here! :D

I wasn't aware of the "how to" feature on the 488 here on this site? My apologies. :cool:

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
The insert specs conform to standard line level signals so, no issues of concern there for you.
But I want eight that conform to standard line level. It doesn't look like there are eight. So let me rephrase my question: If I were to extract some outage from the connections that aren’t standard line level, will the volume or quality of the sound be trash?
 
monty said:
But I want eight that conform to standard line level. It doesn't look like there are eight. So let me rephrase my question: If I were to extract some outage from the connections that aren’t standard line level, will the volume or quality of the sound be trash?

Let me rephrase my answer.

All of the output specs on your 488 appear to be standard line level outputs.

The only other kind of outputs would be balanced, XLR, +4db, 3 pin connection types and your machine doesn't show any of those so there is no issues there to concern yourself with, Monty.

So long as you can rig up that jury rigged, 8 output system that ARP gave his official blessing to, that you detailed a few posts back, you're golden, in like Flint, aces, peachy keen, swell, even okay! Honest! ;)

Cheers! :)
 
One last thing.

There are not 8 outputs there, even with jury rigging inserts to be outputs.

There are your 2 inserts for the first two channels; that's 2 so far.

Then there is the two aux/effect sends; now we're up to 4!

Then you have your main stereo outs which if you somehow managed to keep the first 4 I just detailed out of the stereo mix(?????) that would make 6 outs.

The 7th final out would be the sync out that is fixed to track 8 which makes a grand total of 7 distinct and different outs that will hopefully carry, each, a different signal or track of tape.

Personally though, I don't see it even being 7 and most likely is 5 at best, maybe 6 if your good and lucky.

If you truly need 8 real, even, -10db line level outs, don't use a 488MkII, use a 238 instead which is a rack mounted, 8 track cassette multi-track deck made by TASCAM that has no mixer but, I bet if you look in a closet or under your bed or in the garage, I bet you have a mixer there you could use with it!

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
One last thing.

There are not 8 outputs there, even with jury rigging inserts to be outputs.
...but...but...but...but...it looks like eight...


1. Insert 1
2. Insert 2
3. F/X send 1
4. F/X send 2
5. Sub select out 1/2, panned left.
6. Sub select out 1/2, panned right.
7. Sub select out 3/4, panned left.
8. Sub select out 3/4, panned right.


I was gonna bid on a 688 the other night, but by the time I remembered my password it was too late. Next time...
 
5. Sub select out 1/2, panned left.
6. Sub select out 1/2, panned right.
7. Sub select out 3/4, panned left.
8. Sub select out 3/4, panned right.

Unless the documentation I have on the 488 MkII is horribly wrong, these connection points do not exist on that version of the Portastudio.

There is the older, original 488 version also out there in Ebay land somewhere too...Is this the one we are NOW talking about??

Cheers! :)
 
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