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Is anyone using a tascam 2488 or 2488mk2? I was hoping to make some 2488 recording friends to share info, tips, tricks, compare tracks, etc... etc...
I'm usin' 1 now , but somethings ain't workin' yet.
a) it's suppose 2 record 8 simultaneous tracks, it's nowhere in the manual explained n I only managed to record only 2 tracks... Any idea???
Route the track effect send through the outboard processor, and back into an unused input channel. Be sure you have that input channel assigned to a track, and that you have the gain trim adjusted. You will be dry on the first track and wet on the second.b) how can i add external fx like reverb, compressor n make it return to the Tascam? I plugged them from Tascam fx out, returned to 4 inputs and tough I can see in the fx the sound is comming out, I can't "hear" it
Several users have had the 2488 lock up and freeze during live setups. The reason seems to be excessive vibration from, say, bass and drums. If this happens, you will lose your recordings. There is no 'cure' except shutting the machine down and re-starting.
The machine should always be placed on a firm, even surface that allows air to circulate under the machine as well. And keep it from stronger external vibrations at all costs.
After you are done, if the machine has run continuously during the set, you will now have one unbroken 'song' as far as the machine is concerned.
i just won an auction for the original 2488. looks like i'll be joining the ranks of 2488 users
Excellent!
I think you'll really enjoy it. Memory hasn't been a problem for me, but I've been doing most of my work in 16-bit so far. (And to be honest I haven't been all that prolific.) Anyhow, backing up to free up disk space is easy.i wanted the Mkii for it's extra memory, but this one was brand new and came at a decent price so i figure for the extra 300-400 it would have cost to get the Mkii, i'll just store any extra tracks on my computer and spend the money on a couple of more mics