The TEAC/Tascam M-30 is a proper early-80s all-analog 8-channel console, the kind of warm, characterful little mixer people buy precisely to take the cold edge off digital recordings. It was built for multitrack work with a tape machine, so every channel has a direct output, plus musical 2-band EQ, channel and group inserts, and even two phono ins and outs. Six channels run balanced XLR mic inputs and the last two take jacks for synths, drum machines or high-impedance sources. Run it clean for that classic TEAC warmth and clarity, or push the gain for grit and attitude. A trusty analog sleeper for tracking, summing or just colouring a signal.

FEATURES & PROS:

• 8 Analog Channels: All-analog TEAC signal path with that warm, slightly characterful sound.
• Direct Outs: A direct output on every channel, built for multitrack tracking.
• 2-Band EQ: Simple, musical tone shaping on each channel.
• Flexible Inputs: Six XLR mic channels plus two jack inputs for synths and drum machines.
• Inserts and Phono: Channel and group inserts, plus two phono in/out.
• Great Summing Box: A favourite for warming up and gluing digital sources.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: TEAC / Tascam M-30
• Released: early 1980s
• Type: 8-channel all-analog mixing console
• EQ: 2-band per channel
• Inputs: 6 XLR mic, 2 jack
• Routing: direct out per channel, channel and group inserts
• Extras: 2x phono in/out, 4 VU meters