cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
A couple of questions on the 34B, if you don't mind:
(1) I know that one can record & overdub straight to the 34B but when mixing down, and perhaps wanting to add some compression or reverb, is it at all possible to use the TASCAM 244 (the mixer section) ? I can see no reason why I can't record straight to the 34B and then take the "outs" of the 34B and go into the 1/4" inputs of the 244 and mixdown from there, adding whatever effect I need, am I right ?
(2) Similarly can I use the TASCAM 246, in place of the m-30 mixer, to do recording with the 34B ? I mean to use the 246 just like you would the m-30 mixer ? Is it possible to use the 246 with the 34b ?
(3) I am aware that using a dbx unit with the 34B would be good but personally I'd wanna keep it as "pure" as I can, so my question is: Is the tape "hiss" loud enough to be bothersome, at 7 1/2" per sec as this would be my preferred speed rather than the max 15 ? Personally, I like a bit of "hiss" as long as it's not debilitating. Will the tape hiss be loud on the lower volume parts of a song or will it be acceptable to not be overwhelming ? Again, hiss is fine if it's not bothersome like the type of hiss you'd get from running a cassette without dolby.
(4) What do I need to properly maintain my 34B, other than q-tips and alcohol after each session ? I'm kinda affraid of degaussing!
(5) What is the best place and best brand of reel to buy from ? Is the take-up reel included with a reel purchase ?
(6) Does the 34B accept smaller 1/4" tape reels as well ?
(7) Is it absolutely necessary to use the 34B prone, as some suggest, or will it do ok just being used upright ?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
(1) I know that one can record & overdub straight to the 34B but when mixing down, and perhaps wanting to add some compression or reverb, is it at all possible to use the TASCAM 244 (the mixer section) ? I can see no reason why I can't record straight to the 34B and then take the "outs" of the 34B and go into the 1/4" inputs of the 244 and mixdown from there, adding whatever effect I need, am I right ?
(2) Similarly can I use the TASCAM 246, in place of the m-30 mixer, to do recording with the 34B ? I mean to use the 246 just like you would the m-30 mixer ? Is it possible to use the 246 with the 34b ?
(3) I am aware that using a dbx unit with the 34B would be good but personally I'd wanna keep it as "pure" as I can, so my question is: Is the tape "hiss" loud enough to be bothersome, at 7 1/2" per sec as this would be my preferred speed rather than the max 15 ? Personally, I like a bit of "hiss" as long as it's not debilitating. Will the tape hiss be loud on the lower volume parts of a song or will it be acceptable to not be overwhelming ? Again, hiss is fine if it's not bothersome like the type of hiss you'd get from running a cassette without dolby.
(4) What do I need to properly maintain my 34B, other than q-tips and alcohol after each session ? I'm kinda affraid of degaussing!
(5) What is the best place and best brand of reel to buy from ? Is the take-up reel included with a reel purchase ?
(6) Does the 34B accept smaller 1/4" tape reels as well ?
(7) Is it absolutely necessary to use the 34B prone, as some suggest, or will it do ok just being used upright ?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
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