"New" 424 mkII

[Sexy Heather]

I just won an apparently mint condition 424 mkII on eBay for less than $100 shipped! I am really looking forward to getting it and working with it, I've heard a lot of great things about the mkIIs. I'll post a mini review after I get it and test it out.

[jjones1700]

What is the difference between the mkI and mkII? I've got and mkII and I love it! Congrats on the deal!

[Sexy Heather]

The mkI:
http://fr.audiofanzine.com/img/produ.../2/1/21772.jpg

vs.
The mkII:
http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/...am/424mkII.jpg

vs.
The mkIII:
http://homerecording.com/images/424mk3top.jpg

For a review of the mkII (inc. comparisons to the mkI:

http://homerecording.com/tas424review.html

For a comparison between the mkII and mkIII go here:

http://www.homerecording.com/424mk3.html

My mkII is on the way, more after I get it!

[jjones1700]

I'm still learning the ins and outs of what my mkII does. Just starting with recording in general, but so far this little mkII kicks ass. From the looks of the mkIII, all they did was move some of the punch in/out controls and the record mode switches, and finally gave channels 5-8 full tonal controls like channels 1-4. I'll stick with my mkII.

[Hi_Flyer]

I've had a mkII for years. Its a decent machine. I liked running it on high speed, I thought the increase in fidelity was significant.

In terms of build quality, I don't think those late model cassette Portastudios compare to the earlier Tascam machines. I compared a 424 mkII side by side to a 464 Portastudio, and the 464 won hands down. It was obviously a much more solid piece of gear. The really early Portastudios like the 246s look even better, though I haven't been able to do a side by side comparison with the 424mkII.

All that aside, you should be able to get some great sounds out of a mkII.

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Hi_Flyer

I've had a mkII for years. Its a decent machine. I liked running it on high speed, I thought the increase in fidelity was significant.

In terms of build quality, I don't think those late model cassette Portastudios compare to the earlier Tascam machines. I compared a 424 mkII side by side to a 464 Portastudio, and the 464 won hands down. It was obviously a much more solid piece of gear. The really early Portastudios like the 246s look even better, though I haven't been able to do a side by side comparison with the 424mkII.

All that aside, you should be able to get some great sounds out of a mkII.

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=238562





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[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Sexy Heather

I just won an apparently mint condition 424 mkII on eBay for less than $100 shipped! I am really looking forward to getting it and working with it, I've heard a lot of great things about the mkIIs. I'll post a mini review after I get it and test it out.

I bought a mkll from ebay the same day I bought a mklll. UPS lost it. Good luck with yours.

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by Starzz

I bought a mkll from ebay the same day I bought a mklll. UPS lost it. Good luck with yours.

Liar!! You didn't pay for it, that's why you didn't get it!...Your account has been revoked!

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Gorty

Liar!! You didn't pay for it, that's why you didn't get it!...Your account has been revoked!

I'm really gonna kick your ass now!!! Get over here to America right this minute young man!!!

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by Starzz

I'm really gonna kick your ass now!!! Get over here to America right this minute young man!!!

Whose army are you gonna get to kick my ass you ebay fraudster! I know your type....

You better bolt your doors and windows shut because I'm on my way!

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Gorty

Whose army are you gonna get to kick my ass you ebay fraudster! I know your type....

You better bolt your doors and windows shut because I'm on my way!

I live in a castle with a green vomit moat. You’ll never get me!!! Oh wait…you like green vomit.

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by Starzz

I live in a castle with a green vomit moat. You’ll never get me!!! Oh wait…you like green vomit.

I do...and I am going to drink it all up and spew all over your face you useless little weasel.

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Gorty

I do...and I am going to drink it all up and spew all over your face you useless little weasel.

I’m getting mighty tired of you pikin' on my good little buddy. I just purchased an airline ticket for Australia. I’m bringing several large vats of green cat vomit to Australia. Your mother has agreed to drag your whiney little ass down to the airport parking lot where I’m going to teach you how to swim!!!

[Sexy Heather]

My 424 mkII is on the way, I am really looking forward to it! More after I get it.

[the cool one]

Sorry about your thread Heather. It's Gorty's fault.

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by Starzz

Sorry about your thread Heather. It's Gorty's fault.

I'm waiting here at the airport for you!....C'mon where are you?...Just as I thought, you are all talk...Chicken livered yellow spined dumbazz.

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Gorty

I'm waiting here at the airport for you!....C'mon where are you?...Just as I thought, you are all talk...Chicken livered yellow spined dumbazz.

I'm on the plane but I'm not getting off until you apologize to Heather!!!

[Sexy Heather]

Come on now, kiss and make up already. Don't hate!

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Sexy Heather

Come on now, kiss and make up already. Don't hate!

Gorty made me do it!






...................we're just playin'. Gorty's my buddy.

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by Sexy Heather

Come on now, kiss and make up already. Don't hate!

So you're Phil also?

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by Starzz

I'm on the plane but I'm not getting off until you apologize to Heather!!!

Sorry Heather!

Right now come here you little Starzzy punk.....I'm gonna throttle ya!

[engine joe]

Originally Posted by Gorty

Sorry Heather!

Right now come here you little Starzzy punk.....I'm gonna throttle ya!

did you sell starzz a 424?

[the cool one]

Originally Posted by engine joe

did you sell starzz a 424?

He sold me a 424 made out of cat poop!

[Sexy Heather]

"Singer/songwriter/guitarist, TG girl and proud owner of a Tascam DP-01FXCD, Tascam Digital Portastudio 564, Tascam Midistudio 688, Tascam 424 Mk I and nearly 40 Apple Macintosh computers."

[Gorty]

Originally Posted by engine joe

did you sell starzz a 424?

No!!!!!!!!