DESSERT DWELLER
New member
I am thinking of buying a tape machine that will use 1/4'' tape (rather than 1/2'' to keep it more affordable). I am looking at either the Tascam 4 tracks or a 388.
I have heard that the 388 would work best with 457 tape and that 457 is thinner than 456 and easier on the inner mechanical parts of the 388. Does anyone know the chances of 457 being included in any new Tape productions.
I was also looking at posssibly getting a Tascam 34B as I already have a Tascam 308 mixer. What tape could I use with this machine and is it a popular enough formula that it would likely be included in any new tape manufacturing in the future?
One more related question please:
I read on this forum that the Tascam 34B has built in preamps that are of high quality. If I already have a Tascam 308 will the preamps on the 34B even be needed? Would one of the other Tascam 4-track reel to reel be of the same build and sound quality as th 34B?
Thanks for any help or advice. This site has been a great resource for me.
I have heard that the 388 would work best with 457 tape and that 457 is thinner than 456 and easier on the inner mechanical parts of the 388. Does anyone know the chances of 457 being included in any new Tape productions.
I was also looking at posssibly getting a Tascam 34B as I already have a Tascam 308 mixer. What tape could I use with this machine and is it a popular enough formula that it would likely be included in any new tape manufacturing in the future?
One more related question please:
I read on this forum that the Tascam 34B has built in preamps that are of high quality. If I already have a Tascam 308 will the preamps on the 34B even be needed? Would one of the other Tascam 4-track reel to reel be of the same build and sound quality as th 34B?
Thanks for any help or advice. This site has been a great resource for me.