Tascam DBX Noise Reduction Module DX-8

TEAC; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1979 ??
  • Category
  • Miscellaneous (Other, Various) - see notes
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 325418
    • Brand: Tascam

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Tascam DBX Noise Reduction Module DX-8 - TEAC; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 450 x 100 x 260 mm / 17.7 x 3.9 x 10.2 inch
  • Notes

  • The DX-8 is a wide-band compression-expansion system that provides a net noise reduction (broadband, not just hiss) of a little more than 30 dB. In addition, the compression during recording permits a net gain in tape headroom of about 10 dB.

    A compression factor of 2:1 is used before recording; then, 1:2 expansion on playback. These compression & expansion factors are linear in decibels & allow the system to produce tape recordings with over 100 dB dynamic range – an important feature, especially when you’re doing live recordings.

    The DX-8 employs RMS level sensors to eliminate compressor-expander tracking errors due to phase shifts in the tape recorder & provides excellent tracking capabilities.

    To achieve a large reduction in audible hiss, without danger of overload or high-frequency self-erasure on the tape, frequency pre-emphasis & de-emphasis are added to the signal & RMS sensors.

    Connects to the Tascam 8 Track, 1/2" Reel-to-Reel tape recorder, 80-8 with a special cable.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 8.2 kg / 18 lb 1 oz (18.062 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Tascam series 80-8 Owner's reference Manual))
  • Author
  • Model page created by Keith Ellison. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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