Recent content by fred s.

edit: *M-208 made a typo in original post! About to mix a song, 8 tracks...using reverb on vocals in the mix via effects send and return on mixer. It all sounds right in the headphones/monitors-but the effects don't actually make it through the mix on to tape just in monitor mode...wasted an...

I got a couple reels of 1/2" SM468 from Fullcompass, to use with my Tascam MSR16... Whenever I record or punch in/out you can clearly hear slight "pops" in the tape upon playback, wherever I had hit record and stop. -I'm not having this issue with Quantegy 456 tape which I was using until...

Found one randomly in very good condition for $85.00 at a record store in Brooklyn this afternoon. No manual (desperately searching online). But I like the sound of this thing so far-just basic testing of pres/eq, faders with an SM58 mic. My only other mixer is a Mackie 1642VLZ, which isn't...

I laughed out loud... Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder | Analog and Digital Audio Products and Plug-Ins | Universal Audio :rolleyes:

Recently I picked up a Tascam MSR16, and upgraded from an 8 track. Now I need a new mixer (or a 2nd smaller mixer?) to handle more mono tracks from the MSR16. What I have is a Mackie 1642VLZ pro, and I actually do like it a lot for its routing capabilities and phantom power, direct outs etc...

I recently got my first 1/2" machine...Tascam MSR16, and would like to purchase a couple tapes for it. From what I've been reading sm911 and sm468 are good choices for this deck. Where are you guys buying at fair prices? I used to get 1/4" from Fullcompass regularly but they have recently...

I'm strongly thinking of buying a 16 track, looking at the Fostex and Tascam offerings. I found a local MSR16 and the guy says its in excellent shape, and I can go try it out at his studio. Any advice when Im there? Are these prone to any special problems other than typical reel to reel stuff...

So I opened up my Tascam 22-2 to check and adjust calibration, but I realized there's no info on what the pots do in the manual!! For example my Fostex 80 clearly states what each one does and when to adjust. And I have no trouble keeping it calibrated. Any help with the 22-2?

I posted this in "recording techniques" and got nothing, so I erased my post. Think I'll stick to the analog forum. I have already been getting a decent drum sound with just my mixer (mackie 1642-VLZ), but recently got an outboard preamp (DMP3)that I'd like to try on a drum recording next...

never mind, please ignore.

I am Tracking on tape (Fostex model80), dumping to my DAW (windows 7, Delta 1010LT, JLC pps-2 syc box, MTC) When I play back the transferred tracks which are chasing the tape machine not only am I getting random pops and clicks (only when sycing), but also they are not perfectly in sync, random...

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but since most of my posts are analog related and I will be using it on my analog mixer/deck... I was wondering what some good choices are for a new or used preamp. I don't want to go over $200.00, which I'm sure limits my choices a lot. My...

The purists probably wont like this post, but anyway... I'm tracking with a Fostex Model 80 and my sound card is a Delta 1010lt sync with JLC pps-2. Ive got everything working as far as the sync between the Fostex and my DAW goes, they line up in time. The trouble Im having is I'd like to...

Really curious to try this...but I have no idea how. I am using mackie 1642 vlz mixer and also a Fostex Model 80 for tracking this effect (will use on guitar and vocals).

I think my 22-2 needs some tweeks, after a couple years of use, and 1 cross country move. I only have MRL "21J303-A" 1/4" calibration tape, which works great with my Fostex Model 80, but isn't intended for the Tascam 22-2. Is there a way around this? Can I possibly use it to adjust the 22-2...