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Hey everyone, I recently acquired a DBX 163x, compressor, 263x De-esser, and a 563x Silencer from a friend who was getting rid of some of his analog equipment. . . I'm recording with a Tascam 4 track 424 mkII w/ dbx cassette recorder, and about to lay down some vocal tracks. I was just...

Hey Guys, I need some help in trying to prepare a room to record some demo material. . .The room in question, is 40' x 15' with 7.5' ceilings. I know its a really awkward, and funky shaped room, But I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions, on what I can do, or what materials I might...

Hey guys, I know this is the Tascam forum, but, since so many of you have and use a Pioneer PDR-555RW, cd burners to mix-down your tracks, I thought you might have an idea. . . Is it possible to attach 'rack ears' to a pioneer cd burner, so that you can mount the unit in a standard rack, . . in...

Hey guys, I have an 163x 'Over Easy Compressor' and I was wondering if there was any way to mount just one 163 on a standard 19" rack. . . I have seen photos of various 163 with something that looked like a rack extension, so that you can mount just (1) 163x, rather than mounting (2) 163's side...

2 brief questions . . . First is that, I was planning to cover the 424 with a plastic dust cover when not in use, . . something like one of those plastic covers that you lay over computer printers. . . my concern is that, it seems like it attracts a lot of static charge. . . .can that sorta...

I know this is a stupid 'brain dead' question. But, is the Tascam MH-40 a full rack size, or half rack size, . . and while I'm asking this question, . .what the hell is a a half rack. . .? Is it the height of the component, . or the width? I'm planning on getting a table top rack mount to...

I was just wondering if anyone has ever attached rack ears to a Pioneer PDR-555RW, stand alone cd recorder, and if so, how they did it . .? Thanks guys!

I was just wondering if anyone has ever attached rack ears to a Pioneer PDR-555RW, stand alone cd recorder, and if so, how they did it . .? Thanks guys!

Good mornin' my 'Analog Brothers' .. . Can someone explain to me why a 3 head cassette deck is better than a 2 head cassette deck . . . I believe that the main difference is that, if you have an additional ERASE head with its own motor, . .that ultimately, you will be putting less wear and...

Hey guys, Does anyone have any experince or sucess in using this stuff . . .? , . .http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3278&item=3737475644&rd=1 I thought it might be a good idea to use to dampen some of the drum sound from echoeing throughtout the entire house, . .and...

What would the best way to rig a "talk-back" mic using a Tascam 424 MkII. . The drum kit will be setup in the next room, away from the mixer, and we would like to find a way to be able to talk to the Drummer through his headphones. . . We have a cheap mic and a stand. . and we might be using a...

What would the best way to rig a "talk-back" mic using a Tascam 424 MkII. . The drum kit will be setup in the next room, away from the mixer, and we would like to find a way to be able to talk to the Drummer through his headphones. . . We have a cheap mic and a stand. . and we might be using a...

Does anyone know the differences between the the older DBX 118, or 119, and the DBX 163x, . . .? . . and also, what exactly does an enhancer do, like in the DBX 119 model, compared to just a compressor in the 163x . . . Thanks guys sorry for the elementary question. . .

Okay guys, . . I'm really struggling here, trying to choose a descent phantom power supply for my Tascam 424mkII to supply my OH condenser drum mic, . . Initially, I was using a Yamaha MG series sub-mixer for the drum tracks, and fortunately the Yamaha has its own 'phantom' power. However...

Hey guys, Has anyone ever used either the ART Tube MP, or Studio Projects VTB1 as a Bass DI. I need some phantom power for a condenser mic, and a DI for a bass guitar. So, I thought that I would try to kill 2 birds with one stone, and find a unit that can perform both jobs. I just have a...

Okay guys, . just a quick questions, . .I'm struggling here. . .are either one of these pres better than the other, . .or are they pretty much the same quality, . and its a matter of taste? Will one give a bit more warmth, and maybe some slight color for vocals,..over the other? or again is it a...

Okay guys, . just a quick questions, . .I'm struggling here. . .are either one of these pres better than the other, . .or are they pretty much the same quality, . and its a matter of taste? Will one give a bit more warmth, and maybe some slight color for vocals,..over the other? or again is it...

I was just wondering if the quality of the Yamaha MG series pre-amps are of similar quality to the Audio Buddy DMP3, and the VTB-1. . . ? If mixing with a Yamaha MG12/4, . . would it be considered an upgrade to purchase one of these mic pres, or is it just a waste of money Thanks guys. . .

I was just wondering if the quality of the Yamaha MG series pre-amps are of similar quality to the Audio Buddy DMP3, and the VTB-1. . . ? If mixing with a Yamaha MG12/4, . . would it be considered an upgrade to purchase one of these mic pres, or is it just a waste of money Thanks guys. . .

Hey guys, Anyone have any experience using the Yamaha MG10, ? I think that the MG10 has only (2) buss outs. But, I read somewhere, that there is a way to send (4) outs from each of the 4 XLR pre's. . . is that true, or am I just dreaming. . . If so, how would that be done? and is it difficult...