Inputs/OutputsAnalog In, S/PDIF RCA In, S/PDIF Optical In, Headphone RCA Out, AES/EBU RCA Out, TS 1/4" Out, AES/EBU XLR Out, RCA In, TRS 3.5 mm Out, Headphone TRS 1/4" Out, MIDI I/O, S/PDIF RCA Out, TRS 1/4" In, TRS 1/4" Out, TS 1/4" In, XLR In, Analog Out
Product works as advertised - the lid for cassettes was broken upon arrival (one hinge is broken) but I can still use it fine and doesn’t effect operation so I’m not gonna give negative review. Would have been nice to have been listed though, or at least a little cheaper
After 30 some years in service the Tascam PortaStudio 424 MKII 4-Track Cassette Recorder still does its job
After 30 some years in service the Tascam PortaStudio 424 MKII 4-Track Cassette Recorder still does its job. Obviously, I did not expect a 30+ year tape recorder to be perfect and it's not (the playback speed fluctuates considerably); but everything else is as good as new. Not sure how long it will continue to perform so well, but I have used it a lot since I got it and so far so good. Much of the decks' potential life lies in the amount of use by the previous owner... here's hoping they barely used it.
Obviously, cassettes have their limitations, but this machine is excellent at what it does. Good character and tone, super easy to use, really fun and inspirational.