Tascam 8 track head NOS unused

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Thanks for the heads up.

Just checked if the part number is the same for the 38 / TSR-8. Nope, it's a different head (ends with "...004") but someone with an 80-8 would sure appreciate the deal.:)
 
cjacek said:
Thanks for the heads up.

Just checked if the part number is the same for the 38 / TSR-8. Nope, it's a different head (ends with "...004") but someone with an 80-8 would sure appreciate the deal.:)
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Rats. Is the head itself actually different or is it just the lack of DIP connector on the pins?
 
Is it just different due to the method of connection used for the different model PCB's? Or did Tascam TEAC go to the trouble of designing new heads for the later 8 track 1/2" recorders?
 
jpmorris said:
Rats. Is the head itself actually different or is it just the lack of DIP connector on the pins?
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trancedental said:
Is it just different due to the method of connection used for the different model PCB's? Or did Tascam TEAC go to the trouble of designing new heads for the later 8 track 1/2" recorders?
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I know that the connectors are different and, also, visually, I seem to recall that the heads were a bit different. I could be wrong though. I'm sure one could retrofit 80-8 heads onto a 38, 48, 58 or TSR-8, even if they're not the exact same part.
 
One could make the head fit.... However shipping to the US (45 pounds) would keep me from bidding.

-Ethan


PS So far relapping my own heads has been the best deal.
 
It would be interesting to see how this would perform on a 38 considering that the 80-8 had considerably more head bump than the 38. I suspect this head on a 38 would give the 38 the same head bump characteristics as the 80-8.
 
Wasnt the first boston record done on a TEAC with an 8 track head mounted in the place of the original head?
 
trancedental said:
Is it just different due to the method of connection used for the different model PCB's? Or did Tascam TEAC go to the trouble of designing new heads for the later 8 track 1/2" recorders?
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My guess is that the electrical properties are similar enough to work, but I'd make sure before I spent my money. If the inductance is different, it won't perform up to spec on different electronics.

Cheers,

Otto
 
darrin_h2000 said:
Wasnt the first boston record done on a TEAC with an 8 track head mounted in the place of the original head?
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Tom Scholz is a 3M guy these days. What I find at MixOnline indicates that he started one of the early project studios using a 12-track Scully (on 1 inch tape, I assume). The demo tracks they did on that machine apparently formed much of the basic tracks on their first album, since so much work was already done on that machine.

Cheers,

Otto
 
ofajen said:
My guess is that the electrical properties are similar enough to work, but I'd make sure before I spent my money. If the inductance is different, it won't perform up to spec on different electronics.
Otto
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I paid seven times that for a spare head. I think it might be worth the risk.
 
darrin_h2000 said:
Wasnt the first boston record done on a TEAC with an 8 track head mounted in the place of the original head?
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No, that was a Scully 8-track converted to 12-track. Most of the tracks were done on the Scully in his basement and then transfered via snake through his basement window to a moble unit with a 24-track.

As for the 80-8 head, the specs aren't as good as the later 8-track head Tascam used for the 38, 48, 58, TSR-8, etc. The crosstalk was a big improvement with the new design.

It might work, but after all the time and trouble getting it to match up it may be less costly in the long run to buy the right head from Tascam.
 
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