Product Overview

The TASCAM 202MKVII is a 1U rack-mount dual cassette deck with a USB port for digital archiving, designed for professional studios, houses of worship, broadcast facilities, and audio enthusiasts who need reliable cassette playback, recording, and tape-to-digital conversion in a rack-mountable format. Each of the two decks supports independent recording or playback; used together, they enable tape-to-tape dubbing, real-time voice-over recording via front-panel mic input, and pitch-controlled playback. A front-panel USB port transfers cassette audio to a connected computer for digital archiving.

Product Description

The 202MKVII builds on decades of TASCAM dual cassette deck design with the addition of USB audio output for easy digitization of tape archives. Tape 1 includes pitch control for speed-based tempo and key adjustment during playback; Tape 2 adds an RTZ (Return to Zero) function for precise tape counter management in multi-take recording sessions. A front-panel microphone input mixes with Cassette 1 playback and records the combined signal to Cassette 2 in real time, supporting karaoke and live annotation recording. High-speed dubbing copies audio from Tape 1 to Tape 2 at accelerated speed for quick duplication. Auto-reverse on playback and recording extends unattended operation. The 202MKVII is available at Creation Networks alongside the CD-A580 for installations requiring cassette and CD in a single unit.

Key Features

• Dual Cassette Decks Two independent twin-head decks for recording, playback, and tape-to-tape dubbing.
• USB Digital Archiving Front-panel USB port for cassette-to-computer audio transfer and digital archiving.
• Pitch Control (Tape 1) Variable speed playback for tempo and key adjustment.
• RTZ (Tape 2) Return to Zero counter reset for precise tape management in multi-take sessions.
• Front-Panel Mic Input Mix microphone audio with Cassette 1 playback for real-time recording to Cassette 2.
• High-Speed Dubbing Accelerated tape-to-tape copy for efficient duplication.
• Auto-Reverse Automatic direction reversal on playback and recording for unattended extended operation.
• 1U Rack-Mount Standard 19-inch rack format for permanent installation.

Typical Applications

• Cassette archive digitization in studios and broadcast facilities
• House of worship cassette library transfer to digital
• Music school dual-deck recording and dubbing
• Broadcast facility tape playback and archive system
• Audio enthusiast and collector cassette playback

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the 202MKVII transfer cassette audio to a computer?Yes. The front-panel USB port connects to a computer for direct cassette audio transfer and digital archiving without a separate audio interface.Can both decks record and play simultaneously?Yes. Both decks operate independently and can record or play simultaneously, enabling tape-to-tape dubbing and real-time voice-over recording to Tape 2 while Tape 1 plays.What does pitch control on Tape 1 do?Pitch control adjusts the playback speed of Tape 1, changing both tempo and pitch for practice, transcription, or creative application.Does the 202MKVII support auto-reverse?Yes. Auto-reverse automatically reverses tape direction during playback and recording to extend unattended operation time.What warranty applies to the 202MKVII?TASCAM products purchased through authorized dealers including Creation Networks carry TASCAM’s standard limited warranty.