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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Teac Tascam 32-2B
« on: August 25, 2009, 04:35:56 AM »
Hi all,
I have owned a 32-2B since 1992, and it's been well-used, although not in the past 5 years. In response to the NAB / IEC Eq. question, this switch works ONLY in the 15 ips mode, as per the owners manual. Even though I'm a die-hard Maxell user, I've found that 3M 996 tape is matched perfectly with the electronics of the 32-2B, giving output levels of +3dB over Maxell XLI ( plus the reel are a nice goldish bronze colour ). My unit is running through the matched TEAC DBX DX-2A unit which truly gives over 90dB s/n. Alas, it needs a good cleaning inside as the pinch roller mechanism is sluggish, (some good lubrication info in this thread, thanks )
Thanks for now
Warren
I have owned a 32-2B since 1992, and it's been well-used, although not in the past 5 years. In response to the NAB / IEC Eq. question, this switch works ONLY in the 15 ips mode, as per the owners manual. Even though I'm a die-hard Maxell user, I've found that 3M 996 tape is matched perfectly with the electronics of the 32-2B, giving output levels of +3dB over Maxell XLI ( plus the reel are a nice goldish bronze colour ). My unit is running through the matched TEAC DBX DX-2A unit which truly gives over 90dB s/n. Alas, it needs a good cleaning inside as the pinch roller mechanism is sluggish, (some good lubrication info in this thread, thanks )
Thanks for now
Warren