{"product_id":"teac-144-portastudio-multitrack-cassette-recorder-serviced-repaired","title":"TEAC - 144 - Portastudio Multitrack Cassette Recorder - Serviced (Repaired)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale: a TEAC 144 Portastudio multitrack cassette recorder, an early cassette-based recording workstation designed for multitrack home and project-studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis unit has received mechanical service and repair work. The tape transport initially had problems with winding and take-up, causing the machine to stop during operation. Several mechanical shafts were found to be seized and were freed up, lubricated, and brought back into operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter several hours of servicing and testing, the transport functions were working again and the machine was left on test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e''Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best shipping rates. Shown costs might be incorrect, or we can offer better services''\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetic condition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe recorder is in used vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral signs of age and previous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome controls may still show minor age-related noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lid supports had previously been broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous repair attempt on the lid supports had failed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe supports have now been glued again and the repair is holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence of previous internal repair work is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e📼 Functional status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Tape transport repaired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Winding function restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Take-up mechanism restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mechanical parts freed and lubricated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Unit tested after repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService Performed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired the tape winding mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired the take-up friction mechanism, which had been causing the machine to stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreed several seized mechanical shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricated the affected mechanical components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometers cleaned in an attempt to reduce crackling\/noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired previously broken lid supports by re-gluing them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine operated and tested for several hours after servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Four-track cassette recorder and mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Compact cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording System: 4-track, single-direction special format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer Channels: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording Channels: 2, switchable between all four tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback Channels: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Reduction: Full-time Dolby noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Speed: 9.5 cm\/s (3¾ ips), ±1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch Control: ±15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording Time: Approximately 15 minutes with a C-60 cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Tape: High-bias Type II cassette, C-60 or C-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-Wind Time: Approximately 70 seconds for a C-60 cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMic\/Line Inputs: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 60 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Source Impedance: 10 kΩ or lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Mic Input Level: -60 dBV (1 mV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Line Input Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Input Level: -66 dBV (0.5 mV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level: +8 dBV (2.5 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux Inputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux Input Impedance: 65 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Aux Input Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Outputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux Outputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 200 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Output Level: -10 dBV (0.3 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Output Level: +15 dBV (5.6 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Load Impedance: 8 Ω or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Headphone Output: 100 mW into 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqualizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape Transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErase Head: Four-channel ferrite\/permalloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord\/Playback Head: Four-channel permalloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapstan Motor: FG servo-controlled DC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReel Motor: DC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and Flutter: 0.06% peak weighted \/ 0.04% RMS weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 18 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder Response at 0 VU: 40 Hz to 12.5 kHz, ±3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer THD: 0.3% at 1 kHz, nominal level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder THD: 2% at 315 Hz, 0 VU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 63 dB weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer Crosstalk: 65 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder Crosstalk: 50 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErasure: 65 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (LxWxH): 460 × 120 × 370 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 11 Kg\u003cbr\u003eVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe ship worldwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease 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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eState of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen 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\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TEAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58299799011672,"sku":"JP OBDM-15964322267480-ZV1","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1987\/8232\/files\/image00001_a3c08ceb-2346-449c-99f7-ea98d5646a4a.jpg?v=1787911641","url":"https:\/\/www.odnd.nl\/products\/teac-144-portastudio-multitrack-cassette-recorder-serviced-repaired","provider":"ODND Vintage Audio Dreams","version":"1.0","type":"link"}