Breaking into analog

[Michael Jones]

What do you guys think of the Otari MX5050 MK III 8 Track Tape Recorder?
Good machine to break into analog?

 

[Michael Jones]

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[muttley]

DROOL !! Make sure you get all manuals for it, and

YES YES YES !!



da MUTT

 

[jake-owa]

Definitely! If I were you though Michael I wouldn't settle for less than a 16 track 1" machine. Find out about the heads. Have they been lapped, if not how much will it cost to get it done? Find and get to know a good tech in your neck of the woods.

 

[longsoughtfor]

I agree with Jake... you can probably do better. I'm not sure what you budget is but if no one bids on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2550165058&category=41480

... maybe you can make the guy an offer.

What is the width of the tape on the Otari? Do the tracks/in math and stay away from 8 track 1/4"...

Kevin.

 

[Michael Jones]

I'm pretty sure this is a half inch 8 track.
16 tracks would be nice, but they are 3 times as much as this one.

 

[jake-owa]

I agree with Jake... you can probably do better. I'm not sure what you budget is but if no one bids on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2550165058&category=41480

... maybe you can make the guy an offer.



Kevin.

Hey, that's just like mine!

I love that thing.

 

[RICK FITZPATRICK]

Hey Michael, congrats on going analog too! Theres nothing quite like 4 or so reels turning, while the music is playing. Theres something REAL about it. Not like digital.
Its like riding a Harley.....you know, wind in your hair....chick behind you, scootin down the road at 80 mph ......oops.......ah, excuse my over active imagination hehe!
fitz

 

[regebro]

What do you guys think of the Otari MX5050 MK III 8 Track Tape Recorder?
Good machine to break into analog?

Nah. It's a good one to end up with though.

 

[triple]

the otari 1/2 inch eight track machine is a great machine, you're gonna love it...enjoy