Tascam 688/488

[pehjott]

I wanted to know whether tapes recorded on a tascam 688 can be played on a tascam 488 mkII or not?I know it works vice versa

thx for help

 

[cjacek]

They're both 8 track / 8 channel so I would assume yes. If you can go 488 to 688 with no problems then vice versa should be as good.

 

[pehjott]

I'm not sure because the 688 has a different head and is a true 8 track.
the 488 II has a different head and is more of a 2x4 track.

 

[A Reel Person]

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If not exactly the same head (part #), they are at least the exact same format. It should work, while keeping in mind head azimuth alignment is extremely critical on such a tiny format./DA