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I am just beginning to understand the differences in tape bias (high output, etc.) Is this the same as a comparison between normal bias and high bias tape? The reason I'm concerned is I just got a Tascam MSR-16, which I've learned is factory biased for 456 tape (thanks Beck!). Because the...

Hello, Does anyone know which tape the Tascam MSR-16 was calibrated for from the factory? I just bought one that was purchased new in 1997 and I don't think was recalibrated for another type of tape. But, I can't seem to find any tape recommendation by Tascam in the manual. Any ideas? Thanks...

Hey all, I'm asking here because in my opinion you guys have the best ears since you use analog. I just bought a Tascam MSR-16 and need to get a mixer for it. My previous machine is a Tascam 388, and I really like the semi-parametric EQ on it. I want to get a board that is better, but I can't...

If both were about the same price (MSR-16 is $800 including shipping, G16S is $750 + shipping with extras), which would you go for? Both machines have very little wear. I've seen photographs of both machines' heads and they are in great shape. Both owners claim they work great. I love my...

My grandfather recorded my mother and my aunts on a reel to reel machine back in the '50s and '60s. If I were to play this tape back, is there anything I need to know first, such as worrying about sticky shed? Or does this not occur on really old tape? Thanks, -MD

Hi, I just got a Tascam 22-2 off of eBay that the seller said was in excellent condition. Of course, I got the thing and there is a major problem with it! On playback at 7.5 ips, the speed is not constant and starts to slow down. It doesn't playback properly at 15 ips at all, it plays much...

Does anyone know what the Tascam 22-2 is (factory) calibrated for? Is it the same recommendation as the 388, which was Maxell UD-35? Thanks, -MD

Hey everybody, I've got a question (again). I've read about people hooking up reel to reel machines to computers, and using the tape outs from their machine to go into their computer as they are recording it. That way, they can record in digital, but still have the "colored" analog treatment...

Has anyone compared the recording performance of the Sound Blaster Live vs. the Sound Blaster Audigy 2? Both can record stereo line in at 24/96. Are the A/D converters better on one than the other? I've seen the Sound Blaster Live for only $30 and am thinking of getting one. Thanks, -MD

There is a reason I'm posting this to the analog forumn. As far as I'm concerned, the analog people hear better than the digital people, which is one of the reasons they use analog equipment in the first place, which brings me to my question: Is there an ear plug that anybody recommends as...

Hi, Does anyone have any idea on what the best file format is for recording on Cool Edit Pro 2.0? I've used .wav in the past, but heard that's not the best. Space is not an issue, and I'm recording at 24-bit/96.6 khz. Thank you, -MD

I've heard about a bass boost or compression that occurs at 15 ips, but does not happen at 30 ips. Is there such a boost at 7.5 ips? Or is there something magical about 15 ips? Just curious. Thanks, -MD

I bought out a company's stock of 1/4" SM900 tape a few months ago, and now have close to 30 reels. It will be awhile before I get to use all of them, if I even ever get to that point. My question is, what is the best way to store tape that I won't be using for awhile? It's brand new tape...

Hey everyone, I've got a question about the 388 that I'm hoping someone can help me with. I want to record only drums onto my 388, which I'm going to put to computer, then bounce back onto two tracks back on my recorder so I have another 6 tracks to record guitars, vocals, etc. I plan on using...

Has anyone ever designed a VHS multi track recorder? I know people talk about bouncing tracks to VHS or mixing down to VHS a lot here. But, VHS tape is so cheap these days, and it's 1/2 inch, so if it were possible to record on all of it, the sound should be decent with 8 tracks. Does anyone...

OK, so in a fight, who would win? Just kidding... but seriously, does the Tascam 388 sound better than an MSR-16, or vice versa? I realize which machine has more tracks, and that the MSR-16 can be run at 15 IPS. But perhaps someone on this board has owned both machines. I'm considering...

Hi, I have a Tascam 388 that I've had for a few months. I bought it locally, so it's never been shipped anywhere. My question is, in performing regular maintenance, do I need to use an alignment tape? I have no reason to believe the machine is out of alignment, but I want to perform all of...

Hey people, I've been posting a lot on the "Analog Only" section, bugging people with questions on reverb and the Tascam 388. This was recorded completely on the 388 then mixed down to computer. The song is called "Heart of Stone," please let me know what you think...

Is it possible to make the flanging effect on a tape like they do on old recordings on a Tascam 388? I'm talking about actually pushing down on the tape instead of purchasing a digital effect. Where would I push down, and does anyone have any advice on this or things to be weary of? I just...

Does anyone have a favorite tape for the Tascam 388? Or does everyone use any 1/4 reel of tape they can find? I've been using Emtec SM900 1200 ft reels that I got for $3.50 a piece from a company who was getting rid of them. Is this comparable to Quantegy 456? Daddy's Junky Music sells 456...