488MKII question

[clachman69]

I just was given an old analog 488 MKII Portastudio in mint condition. Will I be able to transfer my recordings to my computer and, if so, how can I do that?

 

[Tim Gillett]

Depends on what you want to do.

You can transfer a stereo MIX from the 488 to a PC without any problems.

I dont think you can bounce all 8 tracks from a 488 into anything as it doesnt have direct outs from each of the 8 tracks for digital remix, at least as I recall.

Tim

 

[A Reel Person]

The 488mkII does not have 8 discrete tape outs, but...

there is a way to get 8 outs simultaneously, Here's the writeup on it:
https://homerecording.com/tas488tips.html

 

[the cool one]

That mint 488 will give you nothing but trouble. I'll give you my address and you can send it to me, so I can dispose of it properly.