Serviced TASCAM Porta 05 HS - Tape Outs + Dual Speed Mod | Multitrack Cassette Recorder

TASCAM Porta 05 HS 4-Track Cassette Recorder • Tape Outs + Dual Speed mods • New belts, idler tire and pinch roller • Regreased transport • Wow & flutter measured at 0.08% RMS (factory spec) • Tested on all 4 tracks for 4–6 hours, demo video included • Printed service form included Overview This Porta 05 HS has been fully serviced, calibrated, and tested. On top of the normal service I fixed an issue where it wouldn't go into play. Recording and playback work on all four tracks, shown in the demo video. Track 4 plays back slightly quieter than the other tracks, so its fader needs to sit a little higher to match them. Because of this, track 4's meter reads a bit higher than the actual level. It doesn't affect recording or playback quality. The cassette shown in the pictures is not included, for display purposes only. It has a chip in the corner of its shell (seen in a picture) and a few scuffs and scratches but is in good cosmetic condition overall. Dual-Speed Modification This recorder has been modified with a selectable half-speed mode. Switching to half speed changes the transport from the Portastudio's high-speed playback to approximately normal cassette speed. The pitch control can then be adjusted further to go even slower than normal speed. The modification is demonstrated in the attached video. Tape Out Modification The original TASCAM Porta 05 HS only provides stereo left/right outputs. This recorder has been modified with individual RCA tape outputs for each of the four tracks. The outputs provide the direct playback signal from each track before the mixer section, making it easy to transfer all four tracks as separate audio files into a DAW or external mixer/recorder. Without this modification, each track must be transferred one at a time through the stereo outputs, which will cause the tracks to drift out of sync due to normal wow and flutter variations between playback passes. Service Performed Mechanical: • New belts, idler tire, and pinch roller • Regreased the transport – buttons engage smoothly and reliably • Fixed play not engaging • Oiled capstan and motor bearings – steadier speed and lower wow & flutter Electrical: • Cleaned all switches, pots, and faders – no crackling or signal cutting out • Cleaned and demagnetized the heads • Reflowed connector solder joints Calibration/Modifications: • Tape speed, playback and record levels, and record bias – correct pitch, even tracks, and clear highs • Wow & flutter measured at about 0.08% RMS (factory spec) • Added dual speed mod • Added tape outs mod Testing I record and play back a full side of a cassette on all four tracks, two tracks at a time, at least twice (4–6 hours total). It gets tested once more right before packing, and I'll message you when it ships. Included • TASCAM Porta 05 HS • New power adapter • Printed instruction manual • Printed service form Shipping Flat rate $50 shipping. Ships USPS with Reverb Safe Shipping (insured), signature required. Returns No returns. Please ask any questions before buying. Thanks for looking! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Need your own recorder serviced? I do mail-in service, repairs, and mods. More info at kyxiiishop.com Serial Number: 240360