Hi Everyone,
So I'm a newb and I pretty muched jumped the gun on a pretty clean AKAI MG1212 and stand. I paid $400. DId I get duped. I didnt quite know what I was getting into and was basically jones for a analog recorder. The seller told me I shouldnt worry about getting tapes and such as they are availble through certain companies. He also said the preamps were very diserable for their warmth and what not. Needless to say after the transaction I googled the unit and came across how scarce the tapes really are. He did give me a few used tapes. Now all these questions are popping up in my head and cant help but stress....
Is this machine worth keeping?? Are the preamps on it good enough to justify me keeping it even if never find any new tapes? I also heard that I you can demag the used tape; does this work? What should I look for when attempting to buy used tapes?
Please help...
Thanks in advance,
Meej
So I'm a newb and I pretty muched jumped the gun on a pretty clean AKAI MG1212 and stand. I paid $400. DId I get duped. I didnt quite know what I was getting into and was basically jones for a analog recorder. The seller told me I shouldnt worry about getting tapes and such as they are availble through certain companies. He also said the preamps were very diserable for their warmth and what not. Needless to say after the transaction I googled the unit and came across how scarce the tapes really are. He did give me a few used tapes. Now all these questions are popping up in my head and cant help but stress....
Is this machine worth keeping?? Are the preamps on it good enough to justify me keeping it even if never find any new tapes? I also heard that I you can demag the used tape; does this work? What should I look for when attempting to buy used tapes?
Please help...
Thanks in advance,
Meej
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