Mixdown from a Tascam 38

[galvano]

Hey folks.

Any good ideas on what medium to use for mixing down the 8 analog tracks?
Don't really have any cash, but have a MiniDisc standing by.

Is anyone here mixing down to a MD? (to be able to burn from a computer later on)
Or have ye a better suggestion...


/Matt

 

[Herm]

Well if you have a computer I would mix direct into that. Why put your stuff through the loss of a mini disc and then transfere? Just use the computer.

 

[galvano]

Well, the problem is our studio is not in my apartment. I'd have to go back and forth with my computer (wich would not be a problem if it was a laptop) but perhaps I might end up doing just that.
Thanks for your reply though.

 

[wildflower soul]

I got a standalone RCA dual deck CD recorder on ebay for 51 dollars last month. It works decently for mixdowns. I know you said you don't have any cash though... the computer might be your best route.

 

[A Reel Person]

Use the Minidisc, if that's what you have handy.

Is it one of the Walkman style MD's or a console style MD? It might make a bit of difference. I've mixed down to my console style MD over the RCA inputs, and it was just great!

 

[galvano]

Is it one of the Walkman style MD's or a console style MD? It might make a bit of difference. I've mixed down to my console style MD over the RCA inputs, and it was just great!

Yeah it's the walkman style sadly, I'll give it a try and if the loss is terrible I'll have to work out something else (like taking the comp with me).

 

[A Reel Person]

It's not that Minidisc (Atrac) would present a huge loss,...

but it's the fact that the Walkman style recorders are not optimized to record from a Line level signal, the way the "home unit" style recorders are.

Good luck & let us know how it goes!

(See: Sony MDS-JE510 Minidisc Recorder,... Ebay item).