TEAC - Always FIRST in Quality Audio Products- is again first with the world's only 4-Channel Dolby Noise Reduction Unit built to professional standards.

• Anmerkung : Das war die typische Eigenlobhudelei, die sich fast alle japanischen Hersteller auf die Fahnen bzw. in die Prospekte geschrieben hatten. In den USA mußten Sie mit solchen Sprüchen werben, denn "die anderen" taten das auch.

The AN-300 has the same luxurious, professional-type circuitry (Schaltkreise) as found in the Professional B-type Dolby Systems (Anmerkung : Das ist Unsinn, DOLBY B war nie professionell.) used in the "pre-recorded" tape industry and FM broadcasting studios. Especially designed for 4-channel recording, it is also ideal for connecting two stereo decks to your amplifiers.

• Anmerkung : Die "pre-recorded" tape industry lieferte bespielte Bänder und CC-Kassetten mit grenzwertiger Qualität. Das hatte mit den Masterbändern in den Studios so gut wie nichts gemeinsam. Beim Kopieren im Schnellgang mit 6- oder 8-facher Geschwindigkeit ging so gut wie alles an ehemaliger Qualität des Masters flöten.

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As this is a professional type Noise Reduction Unit, the quality of your recordings is limited only by the quality of your microphones and other components. Microphone preamplifiers were not included for they should match the quality of your microphones. A good mic preamp such as the AX-300 Mixer combined with the AN-300 will give you excellent live recording with Dolby encoding. The professional-type 400Hz recording calibration tone employs a unique 420Hz pulse for easy identification of the calibration tone.

• Anmerkung : Unter "design" verstehen die Amerikaner etwas anderes als "das Design" bei uns. Dort ist es das Konzept, bei uns ist es die Optik und die war super. Doch der "professionelle" 400Hz Calibration-Ton Generator mit seinen 2 Transistoren ist natürlich ein Schmarren.

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The AX-300 Audio Mixer is a very High Fidelity, professional, 4-channel mixer and microphone preamplifier. With 6 microphone and 4 line inputs, this mixer will accept any program source, but it is especially designed for complex live recording situations.

The AX-300 provides positive control over a multiple combination of microphones in the dynamic situations where distortion must be minimum and controls must be flexible. When this truly professional (der ganz sicher voll professionelle) mixer is used with a quality Dolby Noise Reduction Unit, such as TEACs unique AN-300, the ultimate in high quality, professional recordings can be efficiently engineered.

The 6 microphone inputs arc balanced cannon plug connections for the low-impedance (150 to 600 Ohm) professional microphones, and input distortion is less than 0.2%. With the input conversion rate (at maximimum mic input level) of more than 50dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of better than 122dB, you can record the full spectrum of live audio without any missed nuances or distorted peaks.

Each mic input also has a switched low-cut filter and switched attenuation of OFF, 20 or 40dB. Line inputs and outputs are unbalanced pin-jacks, making the AX-300 compatible with virtually any type of tape deck.
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• Anmerkung : Nur Consumer- Tapedecks haben Cinch- oder Klinkenbuchsen. Profi-Tape-Decks brauchen keine und haben daher keine Cinch Buchsen. Das hier ist also ein Zwitter, 6 mal XLR ein und 4 mal Cinch out. Die TEAC und TASCAM Semiprofi Mischpulte hatten alle Cinch Line-Eingänge.

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TEACs exclusive Memory Marker system on each of the 6 input level controls provides rapid, accurate re-establishment of predetermined level settings, ideal for positive fade-in mixing. The master output level control also has the Memory Marker for bringing all four outputs uniformly up to the desired level lor recording.

Each channel has two output jacks,- eliminating any need for loss-producing Y-cords. Output clipping distortion is nonexistent, as the clipping level is 7 volts above the rated output level. The unit is completely shielded against external noise and will not pick-up fluorescent, TV, auto or other electrical interference.

The AX-300 will also perform mix-down actions to two channels as all 6 sections can be switched to outputs 1 and 3. The two mic-only sections can be switched to any of the 4 outputs or each can be split to two different outputs.

For the ultimate in professional quality, 4-channel recording, you will find that the A-2340/3340 Simul-Sync tape decks from TEAC provide the most outstanding quality and desirable features. In addition to standard 4-channel recording, they have the unique Simul-Sync capability which provides complete overdubbing of any combination of channels. Record 1, 2, 3 or 4 tracks at a time and return later to perfectly synchronize any new material with that already recorded.

Important features include:
3-motors, pushbutton solenoid controlled operation
Pause control
8 independent pre-amplifiers
4 large expanded-scale, wide excursion professional VU meters
Dual-level bias switch
4-channel monitor
Simul-Sync
Mic/Line Mixing (when not using Dolby encoding)
Semi-professional specifications
10 1/2" reel capacity (A-3340 only)
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With the AX-300 for Mic/Line mixing and mic channel placement, and the AN-300 for professional-type Dolby "B" encoding, the A-2340 or A-3340 will provide you with a complete, semi-professional recording ensemble, capable of producing professional quality, 4-channel master tapes and totally flexible for a wide variety of recording situations.
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