Recent content by AnalogDimitri

Recently picked up a Moseley Audio Limiter. I would love to be able to use it as a limiter for drum tracks. I find it needs a lot of signal to make the gain reduction needle to engage. So I was wondering, what is the best way to use this limiter as a track insert on my console?

Short and to the point: does anybody know the steps to clean the tension arm mechanisms on Tascam 32 and 38 machines?? I cannot find detailed descriptions anywhere. Full Story: My university has an electroacoustic music composition class that I am taking. I went to one of the storage basement...

I was thinking of ordering some new tape from split.com. I'm going to get the LPR35 since I need a replacement to Ampex 457 on my Fostex R8. I was wondering if this is a reputable site? Has anyone had any problems with their service? Has anyone done shipping to canada?

Yes, I am the same guy from the other Portastudio post. I recently bought a used portastudio and it does some wonky things. I'll try and explain it the best I can: -First off, when I turn it on and press play, with or without a cassette inside, there are these pulses of sound across all the...

I went by my local music shop and found a Tascam Portastudio 414 in grey. I didn't have the cash so I put it on hold, it's 130. Is that a good price for one? I've never seen a grey one before. Is it just as good as the 414 mkii? Is there even a difference between the grey and blue one? I'm...

I've always loved that super tight and snappy snare sound found on the old classic albums. I guess if I were to narrow it down to one song I'd say https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bk9c63d_u0&spfreload=10 It's 21st century schizoid man by King Crimson. You can really hear the snare at 4:35 So...

I need an 8 input audio interface to transfer over recorded stuff from my Fostex R8, an 8-track machine. I have a 4 input audio interface currently and I've done some transfers to the computer but I have to transfer only 4 tracks at a time. So I then have to manually align the tracks which...

I need an 8 input audio interface to transfer over recorded stuff from my Fostex R8, an 8-track machine. I have a 4 input audio interface currently and I've done some transfers to the computer but I have to transfer only 4 tracks at a time. So I then have to manually align the tracks which...

I've recorded onto my Fostex R8 at around +3 to +8db (red lines) Should I be pushing it hard? Can I push it even harder? What kind of sound will that get me? Is it safe for both the tape machine and the tape? Should I record at lower levels?

I need to replace the capstan belt for my Foster R8. After peeking around I found this place: http://www.vintage-electronics.net/foxtexr-8belt.aspx It doesn't really have any pictures of the belt so I'm a little hesitant. Should I buy It??? I would love to get my Foster R8 back up and running...

Here's the short of it: The belt keeps slipping off when I turn on the machine (Fostex R8). But in a matter of seconds, it slips back on and carry's on as usual. My best guess is there is not enough traction. Here's the longer story: Last week my tape machine wouldn't play at all; the belt...

How exactly do you record backwards on tape? I know that you flip the reels so it plays backwards. But how do people know when and what to play when you're hearing it backwards. I guess what I'm asking, could someone give me a basic example and step by step so I can go in my basement and get...

Out of the blue the first track on my 8 track just stopped working. I haven't done too much poking around to find the problem yet. Do any of you guys have any suggestions to what it might be?

Just recently got my basic analog setup working: 16 channel/8buss mixer into 8 track tape machine. Everything is working fine but I was wondering what is the best way to keep a strong and consistent signal so the signal is not too low for my tape machine. I know the sensible thing to do is get...

First post on this forum! Anyways, I just got my hands on a 16 channel, 8 subgroup recording console. It's from a pretty unknown company, Aries. I actually got it from a teacher at my school, he was looking to get rid of it. It's in pretty good condition, everything works from what I've tested...