Tascam System 20 modular mixer
Hello! I’m hoping someone on this board has knowledge of or experience with this modular audio mixer manufactured by Tascam (Teac) in the 1980s.
The components of the System 20 are as follows:
MM-20 - main mixer module having 2 XLR mic inputs and 4 RCA line inputs
EX-20 - expansion module adding 4 additional XLR mic inputs
MU-20 - meter bridge module having 4 very nice large illuminated analog level meters
There was another available module, the PE-20, which is an equalizer, but I don’t have that module.
This set differs from any mixer I have used in that the signal path is set up using jumper cables rather than by buttons or switches. This should yield a tremendous number of options for processing signals.
I received this in a trade quite some time ago and have never used it. It came with no manual or other documentation, and the signal routing is not intuitive to me, so I can’t really even fully test its capabilities. I have found no user manual available online.
Does anyone have experience with this or a similar mixer? Any information or leads toward obtaining a manual would be appreciated!
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But, wanted to chime in about the patch bay idea.
As someone who used synthesizers in the day where 20 twelve inch cables was a must.
Fortunately, later on my Oberheim had switching built in that allowed patching with cords. Wasn't "first page" obvious, but it was there. And, I could save programs.
Having to turn 8 knobs & change 3 routings with one hand, while playing the intro as the next song was starting was more stressful than a mixdown situation. You'll have that flexibility without the pressure! 