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Description

It's a 1985 analogue mixer from Tascam

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Tascam M-208 8 Channel 80's Vintage Analog Mixer

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Tascam M-208 8 Channel 80's Vintage Analog Mixer

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SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

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Tascam M208 Saturation - Ableton Live Resampling, Bass and Beats. Sound Design

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OTHERBROTHER RECORDINGS

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Tascam M-208 Dub

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TASCAM M-208 ANALOG CONSOLE IRS! Demo

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TASCAM M-208.

Features and functionality

  • The PGM and Stereo LR XLR outputs are unbalanced with a 0dBu nominal signal level, less than the typical +4dBu for pro gear.

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  • RCA outputs on the Tascam M208 are rated at -10dBV, aligning with consumer-level equipment standards.

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  • Vintage mixers like the Tascam M208 offer features for recording setups, such as switching channels between recording and monitoring, not commonly found in modern mixers.

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Comparisons

  • The Tascam M208, labeled as "semi-pro," was designed for home studios, similar to other gear from its era.

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  • Owners compare the Tascam M208's preamps and EQs favorably to the Behringer X-32, noting a preference for the M208's "nice fuzzy analog" sound.

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User experience

  • Owners have noted that the signal output levels are lower than expected, affecting integration with some modern interfaces.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Tascam M208 is effectively used with both the TSR 8 and the Tascam 38, making it suitable for multi-track tape recording setups.

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moscowbeachclub

Reviving analog charm with a clean and rewire

Can't beat that analog buzz and fuzz....all I had at the moment and couldn't say no.cleaned it up/re-wire and runs good as new.

pieter_vochten

Little monster..

Very musical eq's and distorts nicely if you want. 4 subgroups with separate outputs. I could grab one for cheap and I love it.

lcaise

Absolutly brilliant!

Warm sound, useful EQs. Highly recommended!!

Artist usage

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See how Jon Lent uses TASCAM M-208

Jon Lent

Guitarist, Bassist

Mac DeMarco

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Jon Lent featured the TASCAM M-208 mixer in his Instagram story, highlighting his use of this equipment in his studio setup.

See how Roger Joseph Manning Jr. uses TASCAM M-208

Roger Joseph Manning Jr.

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Jellyfish

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In the video titled "Jellyfish's 'Bellybutton' | Inside the Album with Roger Joseph Manning Jr. - Produce Like A Pro," Roger Joseph Manning Jr. mentions acquiring a TASCAM M-208 during the production of the Bellybutton album at the 8:53 mark.

See how Domenico Finizio uses TASCAM M-208

Domenico Finizio

Guitarist, Composer

Tropea

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Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use TASCAM M-208, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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