So apparently there has been a low speed 234..(?)

[GalAtiya]

Hi guys
I bought a tascam 234 in really mint condition. What i didn't knew is that it works on normal speed (ad didn't say it, and i never knew there was a model that featured normal speed). Anyway the brochure reprints from 83' tells that it is a 1 7/8 speed version and all other specs are the same.
Now, i wanna turn it into a double speed unit. Any idea on where to start?

Do you reckon it is something fairley simple to do or should i take it to the tech? (i have basic knowledge in electronics. Studying sound engineering but just started ...)

Cheers

 

[SkywaveTDR]

I don't think I ever saw a slow speed one but the answer may be much easier than you may realize. I would inspect the motor pulley for the size. I suspect that is all they did to change the speed. In the X-3 and 22-2 they have different speeds but when you find out how it is nothing but a different belt and a changed size pulley on the capstan motor. Same is true of the BR20.

 

[wkrbee]

Along with changing the capstan motor speed,the record and playback EQ circuitry along with noise reduction circuitry would have to be modified to reflect the higher tape speed.Not a job for a newbee.Also, the tech you would take it to would have to charge you $$$ to come up with the EQ mods.My suggestion-use as is.

 

[SkywaveTDR]

I would concur with this opinion as too many times the job is over simplified and not all factors are weighed. I would not want to have to do one of those