MarantzEarly 1990s4-trk4-Track Portastudio$$$Premium($800–3,000)
Marantz PMD740
Engineers wanting the most professional-grade 4-track cassette workflow available, with real XLR mic preamps.
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Strengths
- 4 of 6 mixer channels offer switchable XLR/1/4" inputs for genuinely professional mic tracking
- Microprocessor-controlled transport adds auto punch-in/out, autolocate, and rehearse mode
- dbx noise reduction plus Dolby HX Pro headroom extension gives exceptionally clean top end for a cassette deck
Trade-offs
- Rare and expensive on the used market, with scarce service documentation and spare parts
- Heavy external power supply undercuts true grab-and-go portability
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Marantz |
| Model | PMD740 |
| Era | Early 1990s |
| Typical Price Tier | Premium ($800–3,000) |
| Tape Speed | 3.75 IPS |
| Dual Speed | Yes |
| Noise Reduction | dbx (with Dolby HX Pro headroom extension) |
| EQ Type | 3-Band EQ (High, Mid, Low) |
| Simultaneous Record Tracks | 4 |
| Mixer Inputs | 6 |
| Aux Sends | 1 |
| Tape Type Required | Type II High-Bias CrO2 |
| Pitch / Varispeed Range | ±10% |
| XLR Mic Inputs | Yes |
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