For sale: a Tascam 22-2 reel-to-reel recorder, a compact professional-style open-reel machine built for stereo recording and playback.
This model uses a 3-head configuration, allowing separate erase, record, and playback functions, and is designed for reels up to approximately 18 cm / 7 inch. With its dual VU meters, tape-speed selection, and straightforward transport controls, the 22-2 is a practical machine for analogue recording, playback, and tape archiving.
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Cosmetic condition:
The recorder is in used vintage condition.
- General signs of age and previous use
- Light scratches and scuffs on the housing
- Some cosmetic marks are visible around the rear and top edges
- Front panel remains clean and presentable
- Controls, VU meters, and head cover are all present
- Please review the photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition
📼 Functional status
✔ Powers on
✔ VU meter illumination works
✔ Fully tested and working
Specs:
- Tape Type: ¼-inch magnetic tape, 1 mil
- Track Format: 4-track, 4-channel
- Maximum Reel Size: 18 cm / 7 inches
- Tape Speeds: 19 cm/s and 9.5 cm/s (7½ and 3¾ ips)
- Speed Adjustment Range: ±6%
- Fast-Winding Time: Approximately 120 seconds for 550 metres of tape
- Motor System: 3 motors
- FG servo-controlled DC capstan motor
- Direct-drive outer-rotor reel motors
- Head Configuration: 3 heads – erase, record and playback
Wow and Flutter
- 19 cm/s: ±0.09% peak, weighted / ±0.12% unweighted
- 9.5 cm/s: ±0.12% peak, weighted / ±0.14% unweighted
Inputs and Outputs
- Line Input Impedance: 50 kΩ, unbalanced
- Nominal Input Level: −10 dBV / 0.3 V
- Minimum Input Level: −20 dBV / 0.1 V
- Line Output Impedance: 1 kΩ, unbalanced
- Minimum Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or higher
- Nominal Output Level: −10 dBV / 0.3 V
- Maximum Output Level: 0 dBV / 1 V
- Headphone Output: 100 mW into 8-ohm stereo headphones
Audio Performance
- Recording-Level Calibration: 0 VU at 1 kHz, 185 nWb/m
- Bias Frequency: 100 kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5% at 0 VU, 1 kHz, 185 nWb/m
- Channel Separation: 40 dB or better at 1 kHz
- Erase Ratio: 65 dB or better at 1 kHz, +10 dB
- Record Amplifier Headroom: More than 23 dB above 0 VU
- Playback Amplifier Headroom: More than 23 dB above 0 VU
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
At 19 cm/s:
- 60 dB, A-weighted
- 55 dB, unweighted
- Up to 95 dB weighted / 85 dB unweighted with dbx
At 9.5 cm/s:
- 58 dB, A-weighted
- 53 dB, unweighted
- Up to 95 dB weighted / 85 dB unweighted with dbx
Frequency Response
- 19 cm/s: 40 Hz–20 kHz, +3/−10 dB at −10 VU
- 9.5 cm/s: 40 Hz–10 kHz, +3/−10 dB at −10 VU
Sync Playback Response
- 19 cm/s: 40 Hz–6.3 kHz
- 9.5 cm/s: 50 Hz–3 kHz
General
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 416 × 410 × 260 mm
- Weight: 18 kg
- Power Consumption: 70 W
- Power Supply: 100/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, depending on regional model
Specifications are referenced to 0 dB = 1 V. Test tapes: TEAC YTT-2003 at 19 cm/s and YTT-2002 at 9.5 cm/s.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 416 × 410 × 260 mm
Weight: 20 Kg
Volts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.
For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
