$150 to much?

**blazingstrings** · 03-01-2006

Hey guys I saw a Tascam 488 in a shop today for $150.
Is that too much to pay for one?
What should I look out for?

Thanks

-Blaze

**Beck** · 03-01-2006

Is it the MKII? Either way I think that's a great price in very good condition. Put a tape in it and test the record and playback on each track.

One of the easiest ways to do this is bring in one of your favorite CDs, then record stereo (two tracks at a time) then play it back. While you're playing it back fiddle with the EQ and levels to make sure they all work.

This is a lot easier than tying to describe headwear in a forum. Also ask questions about how many hours are on it, if known.

I’m not intimately familiar with the 488, but I’m sure someone will be along with more specific pros, cons and known issues.

-Tim

**up-fiddler** · 03-02-2006

Originally Posted by Beck

Is it the MKII? Either way I think that's a great price in very good condition. Put a tape in it and test the record and playback on each track.

One of the easiest ways to do this is bring in one of your favorite CDs, then record stereo (two tracks at a time) then play it back. While you're playing it back fiddle with the EQ and levels to make sure they all work.
-Tim

Do yourself a favor and check ALL of the Group Outs at the same time. The 488 is known for losing Group Outs 1/2 but 3/4 will still work fine and can be used as stereo outs even after 1/2 are DOA.