Professionally refurbished TASCAM 42B-NB 1/4" 2-track 2 channel half track mastering and on-air broadcast recorder/reproducer. All functions tested and passed, expected to reliably perform at or exceeding original spec. See below for repair details from the technician. Cosmetically good, with minor signs of previous use.

This unit was refurbished by Bowen Dixon and is dependably functioning within original spec. Meter bulbs replaced; timing roller reconditioned; tape guides repositioned; missing feet replaced; missing bolts, screws, and shims replaced; supply turntable and mount bracket replaced; bearings lubricated; ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated tension rollers; aligned deck tensions; ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated function and audio switches; cleaned/lubricated input/output and phones potentiometers; aligned meters; demagnitized heads, guides, rollers; aligned audio.

Ships worldwide, or local pickup can be arranged. Quoted rate for international shipping is for Australia, the furthest destination from my location in the USA. Please inquire for a quote for the shipping cost to your particular international address. Unit will be double boxed in new, double walled shipping cartons, and fully insured with Reverb Safe Shipping. Keep in mind that the package will be large, delicate and heavy, and may be a substantial added expense.

From the user manual:
Reel size: 5, 7 or 10-1/2 inches with hub adapter.
Tape speed: 7.5 or 15 IPS.
Speed accuracy: +-0,2% deviation
Pitch Control: +-12%
Fast wind time: 120 seconds for 10 inch reel, 2400 feet
Spooling wind time:400 seconds for 10 inch reel, 2400 feet
Tape drive system: Direct drive 3 motors.
3 heads: erase/record/reproduce x 2.
Tape Cue: Manual and automatic (RTZ and STC)
Motion sensing: 0,5 sec.+-0,15 sec. delay time stop for next motion, tension servo system.
Mounting: Standard 19 inch rack.
Compatible remote control(s): Basic transport function (RC-71) plus 10-point location (AQ-65)
Dimensions: 17 Wide.197/8 Tall.10 3/4 Deep.
Weight: 71 lbs.
2 microphone inputs XLR connection
Output L+R XLR connection or RCA.
Connection for DBX unit (Tascam DX-2D)
Punch In/Out Remote connector.
Headphone jack on face panel.
Output 100 milliwatts into 8 ohm stereo headphones.
Adjustable volume Bias Frequency: 150khz.
Frequency response -
 Record /Reproduce: 15 ips: 30 hz-22khz,+-2db at 0 VU. 30hz-24khz,+-2db at-10 VU.
 7 1/2 ips: 30 hz-16khz,+-2db at 0 VU. 30 hz-20khz,+-db at 10 VU.
Sync/reproduce: 15 ips > 30 hz-22khz,+-2db. 7-1/2 ips > 30hz-18khz,+-2db.