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If anyone is looking for these fantastic machines, these are two very minty versions I have found. These are not mine and I cannot guarantee them but I have spoken with both sellers and tempted to buy them but I have a minty version of both right now! Check them out: Tascam M-520 in Fayetteville...

I have a small studio and notice when recording with the Tascam MS-16, the motor noise can be picked up a little in my sensitive condenser mics. It’s subtle but it made me think that I could build an isolation cover for the top of the unit, which is where I predominately hear the noise, that...

Well, I’ve been playing since 1984 and I’ve written music, helped with lyrics but never could claim I wrote an entire song by myself until August this year (2023)! We have an awesome place here in our town called The Writer’s Colony. They usually focus on fiction writers but in August, they had...

I have found a Roland SBX-80 that appears to be able to do the SMPTE striping on my tape machine, and uses MIDI for synchro. I guess the question is: should I be doing this or just lay down drums via sequencer and then layer each part manually on to the tape the old school way? I guess it’s all...

I thought I'd share minor project but one very needed. I'm glad I completed it today. In a small studio, space is everything and being able to push my chair under the console saves a lot of room. I originally had a sliding keyboard shelf but the ergonomics were all wrong typing and mousing so...

On the supply side, the pinch roller/capstan makes a squeaking noise as the tape starts getting squirrelly and then drops down from the play/record heads. This is new since I put it in storage last year (climate controlled). I have thoroughly cleaned the tape path (99% alcohol for heads, a...

https://medias.audiofanzine.com/files/tascam-mts-30018-1-472946.pdf After reading parts of the manual, it seems like it would work, but curious what any of you here that have used the MS-16 know for sure before I spend $$ I use a lot of vintage MIDI synths and my goal would be to just make sure...

I really got lucky with some great gear for very little $$, but even luckier that I found this forum and great people to help me (@sweetbeats, @rob aylestone, @RFR). It’s not great, and I’m not too polished with making videos, so I missed a lot of details, my guitar work… well, it needs work...

I found him here many years ago, back in 2011, I think. Had a few conversations with him, even emailed back and forth a few times. He was kind enough to send me an MP3 of “Fuck that Shit” after I told him how much my wife and kids absolutely loved it and would request it on road trips all the...

So, I started this thread thinking there was something wrong with my newly repaired ART MPA II preamp but it turns out it that its a patchbay issue. I'd really like to have this connected via patchbay to my console. I have had it connected via XLR out to 1/4" TS (unbalanced) in to patchbay and...

I have these three units that are non-working that I’m willing to part out, just let me know what you need and we can talk.

I didn’t know these existed until I saw a used one pop up on FB marketplace tonight. Looks like some great articles about their gear back in the 80s and on. Does anyone know of anyone that has made an archive of these on the internet? Google turns up dodgy results. Really wish the Tascam...

Roland just announced this last week and I was lucky to get in on the first order coming in from Musicians Friend. I own and love my Fantom 7, one of the best Roland keyboards (platform really) that I’ve ever owned. And I‘m so proud of Roland for taking such good care of us owners these days...

What are your thoughts on this? I have a Tascam PB-32B balanced TRS 1/4” patch bay. My ART XLR 16 channel patch bay is connected to it, then TRS 1/4” to XLR going to my Tascam M-520. Although the preamps in the M-520 are nice, I’m trying to figure out a way to use my ART MPAII tube pre amp and...

Part 1:I get asked this question all the time when I tell someone I’m a musician or building a studio. I actually haven’t written a ton of songs on my own and at 50 years old now, I’m hoping to try to do some different things combining all my favorites and influences over the years. If I tell...

My Tascam MS-16 came with three NOS reels of 966. How do I know if I need to bake them to use or are they sticky shed safe. They appear to be in excellent condition, visually, and appear unused, tails out with manufacturer’s tape on them in plastic cases. TIA

So I started this project last April when I ordered a 10x12’ building to finish out into a studio in our backyard. In august the company had failed for over a month to deliver it, and refunded my money. I ordered a building from EZPortableBuildings out of Kentucky. It was delivered in November...

HELP! I have this diagram trying to start "road mapping" the wiring of my studio. I have the equipment I have listed. I only have 4 patch bays, do I need more? Am I even getting it right with how they work?? Patchbays: Pro Co 48 (X2): Unbalanced. Each point is configurable via an easy sliding...

I recently sold my Zoom G5n. It sounded okay, was decently easy to set up with the desktop software but it just didn’t WOW me. What is the best available today? What is the best but most affordable today? ($300-500 price range) What offers the most iconic ”patches”, to say, play specific songs...

So, The guy I bought my Tascam M-520 from called the other day and sold me the near mint Tascam MS-16 with DBX units, auto locator and remote with rolling stand, some patch bays and 4 unused reels of 3M 996 mastering tape for $400! I’m likely crazy for going down this road but it’s sure...