Tascam Introduces Entry Level Porta 02 Ministudio
January 29, 1998
TASCAM, recognized the world over for its extensive line of innovative recording products, will introduce its all-new entry level cassette multitrack recorder, the Porta 02 Ministudio, at winter NAMM. As the successor to the highly successful Porta 03MKII, the Porta 02 is a cost-effective self-contained unit designed primarily for the home recording musician.
The new Porta 02 features two MIC/LINE input channels each with a dedicated linear fader, a four channel mixer with LEVEL and PAN controls for each channel, a 4-track cassette recorder with 2-track simultaneous record capability, a headphone monitor output with level control and MONO switch and a Master L-R Line output. Sporting an entirely new blue color scheme, the Porta 02's design appearance positions the recorder as an exciting product for today's young musician.
The Porta 02 has a solid and smooth feel to all the knobs and faders - inspiring confidence at every step of the creative process. With its 2-track simultaneous record capability, this terrific new recorder is the perfect tool for capturing live performances in addition to multitrack recording. With its MONO capability, the headphone monitor output makes it easy to check for phase discrepancies - thus ensuring quality recordings.
The introduction of the new Porta 02 reinforces the position of TASCAM as the world's largest manufacturer of cassette-based multitrack recorders and extends the TASCAM philosophy of making recording technology available to all musicians - regardless of their budget. With a suggested retail price of only $199, the new TASCAM Porta 02 Ministudio ushers in a new era of affordable multitrack recording. For additional information, call: TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, CA 90640 (213)726-0303. Visit their website at www.tascam.com | 
