I agree. Mic inputs 7&8 have also been modded to jacks I am sure? The work has been well done but not something Tascam would have done.I'm pretty sure that socket is a retro fit. I don't think the original had a socket there and there is nothing in the service manual to indicate another output. You'll need to pull the panel off and see where the wires go!
Those 2 inputs are for hi-Z mics. That's the way the unit was built.I agree. Mic inputs 7&8 have also been modded to jacks I am sure? The work has been well done but not something Tascam would have done.
Dave.
In that case they must have ***k up 10,000 cases and got 8 holes punced for XLRs! WTF would they not just fit a jack as per other connections?Those 2 inputs are for hi-Z mics. That's the way the unit was built.
It was no error. I knew the folks at TASCAM USA and this was what they requested the parent company to build.In that case they must have ***k up 10,000 cases and got 8 holes punced for XLRs! WTF would they not just fit a jack as per other connections?
Been in fabrication a bit...'it'appen.
Dave.
How very odd!It was no error. I knew the folks at TASCAM USA and this was what they requested the parent company to build.
Fair enough. Just looks a little 'inelegant' is all. I bet whoever designed it was really pissed when Neutrik invented the Combi XLR!Not at all odd. They knew from experience that many potential buyers would not have everything set up a complete system and wanted them to be able to plug in any garden-variety mic. Anyone needing 8 lo-Z mic inputs could purchase adaptors for those 2 holes.
Typically, just a transformer."Anyone needing 8 lo-Z mic inputs could purchase adaptors for those 2 holes" So did those adaptors include a transformer or a balanced input pre amp with a bit more gain?
Dave.
2 of those could be cobbled together for 16 track operation. The TASCAM machines were all -10 in/out for quite some time, even their 16 tracks. I don't see how a bit of silicone would hurt anything but I'd try a different connector 1st. I've had some that fit tighter than others.The fellow from whom I bought the mixer (for $50) had another Teac 3 connected, he said for 16 channels. I don't see how that would be possible, for that would be a lot of info to send over two wires.
The jumpers connecting the eight Submix ins to the Cue outs is how the mixer came. I left them on to protect the jacks from dust and corrosion.
The board has not been used for a long time, so the six XLR inputs are super tight. I tried pushing a male plug in and out repeatedly in each jack about, until breaking out into a sweat; but a male plug is still difficult to push all the way in. Would it be safe to place some silicone on the pins with a Q-tip?
No, silicone oil is not a good metal to metal lubricant. Try the old favourite WD-40* (just a smear) However, what is the XLR plug you are using? I had some leads from Maplin years ago where I needed gas pliers to get the fekkers out! Neutrik and other quality brands have held their tolerances over the years. Many of the imports have not.The fellow from whom I bought the mixer (for $50) had another Teac 3 connected, he said for 16 channels. I don't see how that would be possible, for that would be a lot of info to send over two wires.
The jumpers connecting the eight Submix ins to the Cue outs is how the mixer came. I left them on to protect the jacks from dust and corrosion.
The board has not been used for a long time, so the six XLR inputs are super tight. I tried pushing a male plug in and out repeatedly in each jack about, until breaking out into a sweat; but a male plug is still difficult to push all the way in. Would it be safe to place some silicone on the pins with a Q-tip?