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Trying to achieve that Mark Knopfler sound, I asked a reliable source what mics were used in Knopfler's latest CD. I was told that a vintage tube mic-- a Telefunken and / or a SKG c12 was used. Given that there is no way I could afford these vintage mics, another option was suggested by the...

I have been using the freeware "Audacity" to edit and add colour to the music that I record with my Fostex MR-8. "Audacity" has a function whereby it can remove the vocals from commercial CDs. Although it does not work 100% of the time, the last two CDs that I tried to strip the vocals from...

I'm currently using the Sherman DM-8712 mic for vocals directly into my Fostex MR-8. The sound I get is not very good. Has anyone heard of this mic? Any info is appreciated. Also, how does this mic compare to the Shure SM-57 in terms of sound quality? Thanks, KF

I know, I know, another dumb newbie question. But can someone please tell me what a midi is? I hear this term thrown about quite often in here. My Yahama keyboard has midi out, so I do have the option to use it....only if I knew how! Can someone please help me? Thanks, KF

Has anyone recorded vocals using the MR-8? If so, how did it turn out? My own vocal recordings sound crap (partly because of me, partly because of mic). But I just want to know how to make the vocals sound better. Any thoughts? :confused: KF

Hey DC, Not bad at all. Nice recording. Other than the MR-8, what other peripheral equipment did you use? I'm also interested to know what drumming software you are using. My Yamaha keyboard has "drum kits" as one of the sounds, but I'm having a difficult time playing these keyboard...

Hi everyone, Santa recently left a Fostex MR-8 under the tree and I have been playing with my new toy since. I have recorded a couple of songs by Mark Knopfler (vocals and keyboard). The keyboard sounds okay, but the vocals are too muffled. The mic that I am using is a mic I bought a long...

Hi JH, I also hear a hissing sound on my MR-8. The hissing sound is more pronounced when you select any one of the mastering effects keys (eg "Powerful", "Bright" or "Natural"). The good thing is that the hissing sound is not very noticeable when mixed down. With respect to the fluttering...

Hi Dyuob, I would certainly like to hear the song when you're done! KF

Mic Sims Even as a novice hobbyist, I'm not very impressed with MR-8's mic sims. To be honest, I cannot tell the difference between the three sims. Having said that, I was wondering whether the microphone I am using makes a difference. For example, if I bought a decent mic, will that...

Having gone through my own internal struggle to decide whether I should purchase the Tascam Porta02 vs the Fostex MR-8, let me say that I am VERY glad that I chose the Fostex. Santa was nice to me yesterday and left me a brand new Fostex MR-8 under the tree. I have been playing with it since...

Quality of the Output Is the quality of the recording better, worse, or the same if the recording gear is digital vs analog? For example, consider that the mixdown is to an analog equipment, will the Tascam 414MKII or the Fostex MR8 produce a better sound or would it be the same? KF

For those who have been following my threads, I am a moving target. At first I was thinking of the Tascam Porta2, then the 414MK3 or the 424MK3, now I'm considering the Fostex MR8. I know I am breaking my cardinal rule and also the advice of some of the members on this board, but now I think...

Worth the Extra $$ ? Do you think it's worth paying the extra $$ for the 414 or the 424? I'm a bit reluctant to go digital-- sounds too complicated.

Thanks for all your feeback gentlemen. I am getting a good handle now on some of the terminolgoy and the equipment required. I have read the Porta02 manual from Tascam's website twice now and I'm not as intimidated anymore. In fact, I feel that the Porta02 may not be enough for my needs. I...

Thanks for the feedback. I am very new to this recording hobby. Other members on this board have suggested that I stay low tech for the time being. Analog recording may be out-dated, but the thought of digital recording and computers is a bit over-whelming. The more that I am reading the...

I am very close to deciding on which recording gear to buy as my inaugural initiation into the recording world. There is a new Tascam Porta02 for $250CDN and a used Tascam 244 MKIII for the same amount. I have looked at Tascam's website and do not see the manual nor the specs for the...

Different Source Inputs Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. I have another question regarding the Tascam Porta02. If I want to record voice with acoustic guitar or piano, how do I connect the acoustic instruments into the rig? i.e. there are no plugs in the acoustic instruments. Do I have...

Being an absolute newbie to the home recording hobby, I would like to know what other equipment is required besides the Tascam Porta 2 to make my own recordings? The manual suggests: - stereo mastering recorder for mixing down - RCA cables - Monitoring equipment (some kind of amp & speaker...

As Bruce Springsteen will be in Toronto next Thursday (Dec 5), I am thinking of purchasing a Mini Disc player to record the concert. Can someone please tell me how easy or difficult it is to use the MD? Also, how is the sound quality? I'm not trying to make a bootleg of the concert to see...