388

About the 388

The Tascam 388 Studio 8 is a complete 8-track production system that integrates a quarter-inch reel-to-reel 8-track tape deck with a full-function 8x8x2 mixer and 8-channel monitoring, forming a turnkey analog recording console that only requires monitors to become a full studio. It uses 1/4" tape on 7" reels at 7.5 ips, offers switchable dbx noise reduction, full logic transport with features like Zero Search, cue memories, and a Load function to protect the tape, and provides remote capability and SMPTE/EBU/computer interface for audio-for-video and synchronization applications. Known as the "Mega Portastudio" and "Portastudio on steroids," it has developed a strong following among musicians and producers for its distinctive mid-fi analog character and the convenience of a large-format all-in-one console.