Brand: Yamaha
The Yamaha TC-800 (GL) is a digital tape recorder released by Yamaha in the late 1980s. It was part of Yamaha's product line for professional audio recording and was designed for use in studios and post-production facilities.The TC-800 (GL) incorporated several advanced features for digital tape recording, including 24-bit linear recording, Fast Forward/Rewind at twice the normal speed, and SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) timecode synchronization capabilities. It also included Dolby A and SR noise reduction systems for improved audio quality.The GL (Glow) version of the TC-800 featured a high-speed interface for connecting to other digital audio equipment, such as video editing systems or other digital tape recorders. This interface allowed for the transfer of audio between the TC-800 and other devices in real-time, without any loss of audio quality or synchronization issues.The Yamaha TC-800 (GL) was widely used in professional audio and post-production applications because of its high-quality recording capabilities, advanced features, and compatibility with other digital audio equipment. Today, it remains a collectible item among audio enthusiasts and historians because of its historical significance and popularity during its time.