Recent content by fstrat76

I used to sync my DAW (Logic) to tape (Tascam 38), which means I could record to tape as well as to DAW but it got to be too cumbersome. Then I started using the 3-head real-time method Sweetbeats mentions above. All good results but not a very fast workflow. These days, I'll take some...

After I traded in my original Tascam 38 in the 90's for ADAT's (mistake), I missed having tape, so I re-purchased another 38 for a good price back in 2009/10, before the prices got out of control. Then I picked up a second 38 that needed just belts, etc for $80 a year later. I still use the...

Not sure this will help as its been a long time. I owned an M-35 which has more monitor and eq options than the M-30. I am strictly going off memory, but tracking on a channel strip and monitoring tape from a different channel, the tape channel was heard by flipping the submix (or monitor)...

I can't speak to the A&H but I have a Toft ATB24 that I use in my hybrid setup. I use the Toft mostly for mixing on channels when I need EQ and manual faders. I use direct outs on each channel and never mix through the Toft master since its on the noisy (hiss) side. There are mods out there...

Can anyone recommend dust covers for mixers and other gear? I've checked out Custom Dust Covers for Pro Audio, Audio and A/V Equipment such as Keyboards, Synths, Mixers, Mixing Consoles, Studio Monitors, Speakers, Lighting Boards but if anyone can recommend other places or solutions, that would...

I am looking for a new analog mixer for my hybrid studio. I need to downsize. I want to replace my Tascam M-2600 24-channel 8 bus analog mixer. Its exhibiting some intermittent issues and its just a monster. My workflow and equipment: I setup a project in my DAW (Logic Pro X) - sketch...

I have a Tascam 42 and Tascam 38. I am looking to get a 48 soon. I have the standard RC-71 remote for these machines that include the basic functionality. The difference is that 38 has a latching Return to Zero button, so you hit rewind on the remote and it will stop near the 0000 mark. On...

I know some of you have a hybrid setup also. I have a Tascam 38, Tascam M2600, Tascam FW1884, Logic Pro, synced with JL Cooper PPS-1, Tascam 42. I mostly track to tape. When I am done tracking, I bring the tracks as 24bit into the DAW for any processing and automation mixing. (Yes, I could...

I just picked up a Teac A-3300SX 4-track deck in very good condition. However, I still want to do a full calibration on the deck. Couple of questions: I have an MRL tape I use for my Tascam 42. That MRL tape is a 250nWb/m, 15IPS tape. Would the Teac A-3300SX, which is only a 7.5IPS...

I have a Tascam FW 1884 which is an A/D interface, control surface, and mixer that I use for connecting my analog gear to my DAW. I am posting this here because you guys are all-knowing about repairing mixers and inputs and such. It looks like I may have fried my inputs 1 and 2 on the mixer...

I am in the process of mastering some digital tracks for a band. The tracks are stereo. They have a good solid mix. My plan was to finish the mastering digitally in Logic Pro, send that output to tape and bring it back into the DAW. I went through the process adding any necessary...

I was performing a test to see which tape, Scotch 206 or RMGI SM911, that I want to use to do a final mix to. I used a stereo mix from my DAW into my Tascam 42. The 42 is calibrated for RMGI SM911. First, I set all the levels, pushing about +1 or +2 VU and I recorded the mix onto RMGI SM911...

I am trying to get more of a technical understanding of tape and its properties. I thought I'd post some questions to our resident Tape Professors here as most of the information I am looking for is pretty much scattered around the net and not easily decipherable, at least not by me. I read...

I recently picked up some Scotch 206 (thanks lonewhitefly) and have some RMGI SM911 for use with my Tascam 42 which is calibrated for the SM911. I am finally getting ready to mix and master a couple of songs I recently tracked to my 38 and DAW. I tracked 8 tracks to the 38 using RMGI SM911 and...

I was just adding a bass track to a song on track 3 of my 38. I used some very light compression and went direct from my M2600 board to the 38. Recording levels were good, extending occasionally into +1 or +2 VU. Using RMGI SM911 tape. While monitoring from the sync head during recording...