Product
Tascam M-216 + Direct Out Mod
Price includes Direct Out modification. 16-channels of technicolour analogue joy. Looks great. Sounds great.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Price includes Direct Out modification. 16-channels of technicolour analogue joy. Looks great. Sounds great.
NOTE: This mixer is in the queue for service work. Shipping estimate is 20-30 working days from purchase.
Description
NOTE: These are quick photos before cleaning and servicing. Rear shots are of another mixer (just there for information on connections).
Tascam M-216 16-channel mixer with direct out mod for sale.
See photos of the top and rear panels for information on the functions and connections available.
Sound-wise these are, as you might expect from their era and high quality manufacture, great. Warmth and character are instantly added to whatever you put through, the overdriven sound is lovely, and the 3-band EQ gives excellent control.
Will be serviced including recapping of power supply and cleaning of all pots, sliders and switches. Defective parts are replaced with original spec parts from another donor mixer. Some crackle may be possible after a period of not being used but this should clear.
DIRECT OUT MOD: When this is serviced we will modify it with Direct Outs on all channels. The 8x Tape In RCA sockets will be replaced with 1/4″ jack sockets for the outputs (and for the 16 channel we will drill holes for the other 8 sockets). They’re post-fader (so post Pre/EQ), effectively parallel to the pan pot and effect bus control. This means you get the benefit of the level off the post fader op-amp – less likely to affect the overall bus output, and a more user friendly level out of the direct outs. Plus, you get the bonus of being able to drive both the Pre op-amp, and the Bus op-amp to get a harder driven signal if that’s what you’re into… (It’s also where the M-30 and Model 3’s direct out comes from, so will react similarly).
Condition
Excellent with just a few signs of age/use. NOTE: These are quick photos before cleaning and servicing. Rear shots are of another mixer (just there for information on connections). Flight case has some wear and tear but is sound.
Voltage Information
100v Japanese model. For customers on 220/240v supplies we will supply a high quality step-down transformer free of charge with your purchase - let us know if this is not required. On North American mains (115/120v supplies) this unit will run without a transformer (we run all our tests using 120v power); however, a step-down transformer is recommended for extended use. We do not recommend using cheap, generic Chinese mains transformers - please ask if you have any questions about powering this unit.
Tax
For sales in UK this item is on the margin scheme for second hand goods.
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