20 Most Recent Tascam 2488 Portastudio Multitrack Recorder System - Page 2 Questions & Answers

I just had the same problem with my Tascam recorder. Did you ever find a solution? I really don't want to lose all the work I've done

This is just a suggestion - back up the track to a PC using the USB port and reload and reburn on a new disc. Sounds like you may have a bad file and or disc. And by the way you worded this, has this happened before? Make sure the activity light is out and your tracks have been recorded fully before turning the unit off or you will get "end of file" errors.
Len

Google Tascam 2488 instruction manual.

If it's coming from where I think it is, not much... In Linux OS (which is free), when it's kernel crashes, it advises the user by "Kernel Panic". Usually these devices are built on a free software base, then whatever routines are needed to support the 'non-standard' hardware on the platform. Bottom line is that there is either a hardware/software problem. I suggest you find out who makes the device and see if you can get help from them (via the web, "http://tascam.com/product/788/"). The only other approach is to start changing out hardware. You could start with the CD that you are using. Just try to get a 'like' device, which responds to the command that it uses. You can get it's model number and search for replacements. I don't know what kind of help you will get, since the page at tascam stated it "has been discontinued". It is still a good starting place. With just the product, I found a list of items, such as FAQs and PDF files for it or like items. Might try and find one of these that has the word "panic" in it. Best of luck. Jack

If the button is worn out, it will not trigger the "stop" function. Inner Sound is an authorized Tascam repair facility, you can contact them for more info.

That part would have to come from Tascam itself. If you would like to inquire about a repair, please contact me through my website at audioserviceclinic.com. Thank you.

You could add an HGR monitor interface module to display the 2488 on a PC monitor. www.hgr2488.co.uk That way you don't need to look at a damaged display and the 2488 (MK1, MKII and NEO) work just like before.

Check out

www.hgr2488.co.uk

They sell a module to install in the tascam. Works really well.

What kind of noise is it? If it is hum or buzz, then you probably have a ground loop. If it is hiss, then you are picking up noise in the cable, most likely. For ground loops, see: http://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzz As for the cable, the cheap ones with the red and gray plastic ,olded ends can get noisy after awhile as the shielding is rather fragile. Cracling type noises are usually cable related as well.

Are you any good at surface mount circuit board repair? It seems that the caps go bad. Check out this: http://www.thegreatbear.net/audio-transfer/8-track-cassette-capstan-motor-tascam-238-syncaset/

Hello, Although I was a factory authorized service center for Teac and Tascam, this is a much later product than I'm familiar with; no problem however. If you have your owner's manual, the procedure will be listed there. If you no longer have the manual, just Google Teac, in Montebello, CA. I'm quite sure it will be our their website.

device toolbar for input or output device selection.

Contact Teac/Tascam in Montebello, CA USA.

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