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eddy: 8 tracks on 1/4" tape running at 7 1/2 (I think it was?) w/ pretty nice dbxII noise reduction built in. 7 inch reels only. Dbx defeatable on track 8 for striping synch if desired. The dbx business keeps you from getting the fullblown, really fat effect of analog tape saturation that you...

sk- $500, eh? Boy, that's almost a tempting point to lead me to sell my trusty old 388. But, it would be like selling out an old friend, you know? Guess I'm doomed to having this sentimental attchment to old --I mean *vintage*-- gear. No doubt that some very nice sounding work can come out of...

Brad: Had to chuckle at your response...I guess putting things on it is the main thing I do with my 388 also. Or how about this one: new clients come in...I fire up the 388 with those 10 VU meters glowing in the low light (whether I'm going to actually *use* it or not). Imparts a certain...

RE- Good suggestion--I'll contact the fellow you refer to at the Sound Room. Sorry I took this thread off into the ozone with my own dose of sarcasm...I should know better than that. Guess I'm feeling paranoid in these new surroundings at homerec. My original post stands...just great that...

RE-- Many thanks for the references. Yes, I'm guilty of not taking the time to look at old threads yet, so thanks for posting the info yet again. I did stumble into something called the Evidence Locker, or some such thing. Some nasty old stuff lurking in there, for sure...

So, walked right into that one. Guess that's what happens when you're a newbie in an established forum. Anyway, thanks for making me feel so welcome, gentlemen. --Just let me know when I can provide any further entertainment for you. Now, how about back to the question at hand...anyone have any...

Ah, yes, Bullwinkle...actually been a while since I heard that one. Rocky's response would be "...not again?", right? ;) The effects board issue can be a dicey one. Apparently some slightly different rules have applied in different locations across the globe. In the US, the effects boards were...

Well, when you reply to yourself it's a sure sign that you've moved beyond "classic" gear into just plain "old". **sigh**

dit: Well, of course being in the roland forum, we're all going to suggest you consider the VS units. So, I'll go beyond that and make a more specific suggestion. The recent release of the new VS 1880 (18 tracks) means that the previous model, the VS 1680 (16 tracks) might be found at a pretty...

Thanks for all the suggestions, folks. A few I recognize (and often had forgotten about!), but some new info also. George--I noticed that article in Recording. I haven't read it yet, so I'll make a point of doing that. Not familiar with the 81's, but have to feel good about going with a Shure...

...in search of The Holy Microphone! As a refugee Planeteer, I've got to say that I think I've gone to heaven in the wake of the death of a Planet with this forum. So, let's start out with a perennial q. that I'm pondering of late. What's a good pair of small diaphragm condensers at ,say, $600...

DCL: Definitely no single answer for "best" vocal mic. But look at your need in one of two ways. Do you need *the* vocal mic that goes with *your* voice the best, or one that compromises across a variety of voices to good effect? If the former, no replacement for trying out a lot of different...

Garius: You make a good point. Very easy (especially when comparing equipment) to lose site of just how much great gear is available nowadays at such reasonable prices. So, while I have been one of those persons in the past who said I preferred the Mackies over the DS-90's, it's important to add...

Anybody still wringing use out of their old 388? It's a sweet sounding old thing, so much so that I still use it for the ocassional analog track even though it's not my primary recording machine anymore (gone digital, I'm afraid...).

"ART Tube MP" referred to only has a single mic input. ART does also make a two channel rack mount version--I think it's called the "Dual MP" or some such thing. Both are just really quite nice for the price, and offer enough gain that you should be able to turn your TASCAM trim pots way down to...

oxygen: well, certainly no reason to think that your question is a "dumb" one. Punchy low end is a challenge to all levels of experience in this recording game, that's for sure. If your kick seems lacking compared to commercial releases, there's a good chance that a lot of the difference is...

Dex: Do you still have your 388? I bought one new many moons ago, and continue to use it for some analog tracking and mixing capabilities, although my primary recorder now is a Roland VS 1680. But, those 388's were (are) sweet, no?

Hmmm...a familiar group of names here, for sure. So, what is up with the VS Planet anyway? Suppose it's gone for good?