Tascam Mx-80

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Three questions:

(1) Provided I have plugged in a mic via the xlr's into the unit, is it possible to "insert" a compressor into the MX-80 as well and then go "out" into the "mic/line in" of my reel to reel recorder from the MX-80 ? If "YES" then .....

(2) Would anyone be willing to sell their MX-80 to me ?

(3) If question #2 above is a "NO" then can someone please tell me how often MX-80's show up on eBay ?

Thanks very much!

Daniel :)
 
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The MX-80 does have facility to insert a compressor or other processing gear into each channel but it is not done with the typical TRS inset connection. It is done via ACCESS SEND/RECEIVE RCA jacks and is normalized with a jumper pin.

The output of the MX80 can feed the input of a tape recorder, no problem but, keep in mind this is a 8X2 mixer and is not designed for complex overdubbing and cue mixing whilst doing so. It also does not have phantom power for any condenser microphones that require them.

I don't think your last questions have real answers available. Sorry.:)

Cheers! :)
 
The MX-80 does have facility to insert a compressor or other processing gear into each channel but it is not done with the typical TRS inset connection. It is done via ACCESS SEND/RECEIVE RCA jacks and is normalized with a jumper pin.
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No problem. I'm used to that thanks to my 244, which also has send/receive jacks with those damn jumpers! ;) :D .

The output of the MX80 can feed the input of a tape recorder, no problem but, keep in mind this is a 8X2 mixer and is not designed for complex overdubbing and cue mixing whilst doing so. It also does not have phantom power for any condenser microphones that require them.
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That's not a problem either 'cause my 34B has all these "fascilities" built in. I just need a place to insert a compressor between my mic and the 34B and in which case the MX-80 will do nicely :) .

Thanks again Jeff!

Daniel
 
A few more questions for you, Jeff .. if you don't mind that is .. :) ;)

(1) A person offered me an MX-80, and thanks to your answers, I noticed that there are NO "jumpers" at any of the 8 send/receive RCA channels. Should these be there, kinda like you see on the 244 ? I mean, there's absolutely no metal "jumpers" on there! :confused:

(2) Here's the scenario: I plug in a dynamic mic to channel 1 via the XLR entry. I then attach a compressor to the send/receive of that same channel (1). Question is .. Where do I "feed" the compressed signal from the MX-80 to my 34B ? From where to where do I go ?

Thanks again!

Daniel :)
 
Daniel,

The jumpers must be in place, just like on your Portastudio or, no sound will pass through the channel you wish to use without any processing gear plugged into the access send/receive jacks.

If the seller can not find the jumpers, you can substitute a short RCA to RCA patch cable which will replace, (in a sloppier fashion), the nice, neat and short jumper that originally came with the mixer.

As to the hook up chain, you use the ACCESS SEND as an output to feed the input of your compressor and the take the output of your compressor and connect that to the RECEIVE jack on the MX-80 and then set the level from the mixer.

It is always best to leave the reel to reel's level controls at the CAL, (reference) level so that you can keep that circuitry at is cleanest setting and then adjust your recording level from the mixer's controls to get a healthy and proper level depending on the source's output, (you singing or, a musical instrument).

Keep in mind that all of TASCAM's higher end models above yours, have recording level controls only in the calibration settings as a set it and forget it type of adjustment, not to be monkeyed with, once set correctly.

Cheers!:)
 
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As to the hook up chain, you use the ACCESS SEND as an output to feed the input of your compressor and the take the output of your compressor and connect that to the RECEIVE jack on the MX-80 and then set the level from the mixer.
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Ok, but how do I go "out" from that one channel and into my 34B ? Which output (MX-80) do I use and where do I "input" into the 34B ? Do I use the RCA's etc .... ?

Thanks again Jeff!

Daniel :)
 
Daniel,

The MX-80 only offers the main stereo out jacks in the master section of the back panel and an additional set of AUX output jacks which are just paralleled main stereo outs.

So, you would hook up the main L out to channel 1, main out R to channel 2, Aux out L to channel 3 and Aux out R to channel 4 of the reel to reel.

As you add your parts to the tracks on the reel to reel, you must pan your microphone to the associated channel you wish to record to. Pan left for channels 1 & 3, pan right for channels 2 & 4.

And yes. Use standard RCA pin jack connection cables to go from the MX-80's outputs to the 34's inputs.

Get the picture?

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
Daniel,

The MX-80 only offers the main stereo out jacks in the master section of the back panel and an additional set of AUX output jacks which are just paralleled main stereo outs.

So, you would hook up the main L out to channel 1, main out R to channel 2, Aux out L to channel 3 and Aux out R to channel 4 of the reel to reel.

As you add your parts to the tracks on the reel to reel, you must pan your microphone to the associated channel you wish to record to. Pan left for channels 1 & 3, pan right for channels 2 & 4.

And yes. Use standard RCA pin jack connection cables to go from the MX-80's outputs to the 34's inputs.

Get the picture?

Cheers! :)
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Yes, thank you!

Daniel :)
 
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thnx
 
Dan you could also just go mic in to the mx80 then out of the access to the compressor then output from the compressor to the recorder channel.
 
Daniel,...

You may plug your mic into the MX-80's preamp, then plug into an EQ such as the PE-40 from the ACCESS-SEND jack, then route the signal directly out of the PE-40 to the 34B's inputs,... and that would be a "direct" patching that bypasses the 8x2 mixer section of the MX-80.

You already know by experience that with so many ins, outs and patch points on this equipment, the configurations are many and varied. :eek: ;)
 
Guys, the thread is from 2 1/2 years back .... but THANK YOU anyway! :)
 
Aaaagggghhhh!!!!

PSYCH!!!................ :eek:
 
Beck said:
Now it's been over 5 years since it started!

Can you believe it?

:)
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At some point of the life "timeline" years start ticking like days, and there's no time left for learning how to enjoy the miserable rest of them :(

On that note, how 'bout some legacy blues, before getting deleted ... ?
:D
 
The question is, did you end up getting that MX-80?... ;)
 
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