i really want to get a tape recorder

[oh_the_blood]

i already have a fostex vf80 digital recorder, but it doesnt have the sound and feel of a tape recorder.
any suggestions?

[cjacek]

Originally Posted by oh_the_blood

i already have a fostex vf80 digital recorder, but it doesnt have the sound and feel of a tape recorder.
any suggestions?

The vf80 is an 8 track digi recorder with a mixer, correct ? Then you will want an 8 track and I would recommend a TASCAM 388, if you wish to have a great all-in-one station, or something like a TASCAM 38 or TSR-8 with a matching mixer ... something like an M30, M35, M200 or the M300(B) series. The "B" stands for Phantom Power for all channels. The 300's come with or without that feature.

~Daniel

[The Green Hornet]

Yo No-coagulation:

Tape is cool. I still remaster stuff I did on tape and get some good sounds.

But, but, but, well, no argument....it just takes so much time to "rewind" tape. And, and, and,....well if you know your DAW, it can out-perform the tape.

BUT, go tape....I can dig it.

Green Hornet

[Herm]

your DAW, it can out-perform the tape?


AH AH AH I dont think so.

[cjacek]

I think the Green Hornet was just having a laugh and not being serious .... eh ..... at least I hope so ......

[cjacek]

Here's a good one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/TASCAM-38-Record...QQcmdZViewItem

These IDEALLY should be crated in their original boxes or at the very least double boxed with thick packing between the inner and outer box. Otherwise they WILL be damaged in transit - at the very least internally.

Shit, even if you had to drive out and take a whole day's trip to pick these up, that would be better.

~Daniel

[bardo]

Go tape!Go tape!
Check out e-bay,I just recently scored a Tascam 688(8-track)for $117.5 and it's in perfect condition.

[cjacek]

Yeah, if the original poster is after a cassette format then the 688 is a nice one and so are the 244 and 246 and 234 (without a mixer). The last 3 are 4 track cassette recorders but they do sound great. Note that an open reel WILL sound better.

~Daniel

[Herm]

Oh crap Daniel you should have never shown me that.

I live just a couple of hours drive from that Recorder and mixer

[The Green Hornet]

Yo HERM:

My past tape boxes were two 488s by Tascam. Quite good, almost revolutionary.

BUT, my Yam 2816 will most definitely do a better job; I like tape but have moved on to HD recording.

If you're ever in a crunch, you can borrow my remaining 488 stored in my wine cellar.

Green Hornet

[Herm]

Thanks for the offer Hornet but thats ok I have a couple recorders here I can fall back on.

[cjacek]

Originally Posted by Herm

Oh crap Daniel you should have never shown me that.

Ooops sorry!

[cjacek]

Originally Posted by The Green Hornet

Yo HERM:

My past tape boxes were two 488s by Tascam. Quite good, almost revolutionary.

BUT, my Yam 2816 will most definitely do a better job; I like tape but have moved on to HD recording.

If you're ever in a crunch, you can borrow my remaining 488 stored in my wine cellar.

Green Hornet

That's really not surprising as fitting 8 tracks onto 1/8" tape is quite a task - a 488 (or any 8 track cassette) may be a lot easier to use than say a 2816 but the extremely thin tracks (and comparatively slower speed) will take a lot away from the sound quality. Still, I really dig the tape format (as you do), no matter what it is.

~Daniel

[santacruzmack]

I'm selling my Tascam 488 if your interested.