Reel TO Reel Panning

[nalpak333]

Hi. I'm looking to buy a 4 track multitrack reel to reel recorder. I want to be able to record each track separately while monitoring others. Can anybody recommend a decent one that will not require constant repair (i'm looking at a Tascam 22-4). Also, how does one pan on these machines (like on cassette 4 tracks). Are these reel to reels even capable of panning or can you only do a hard right/hard left recording? Thanks, appreciate answers to a newbie question...

 

[jpmorris]

With the exception of the TASCAM 388, reel-to-reels don't do the panning themselves, you need to have a separate mixer.

The recorder will just record and play back 4 separate outputs, you plug these into a mixer and pan them as you see fit.

Something like this would work:
http://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/music_production/mixers/mg102c/?mode=overview

Are you sure 4 tracks is going to be enough for what you need, though?

 

[lonewhitefly]

the 22-4 is a good machine, they are '80s machines and do not have as much character to the sound as a Teac 3340 in my opinion. on the other hand, they are better at handling tape and run smoother. so the 22-4 will sound more neutral than the 3340. the 3340 is also more involved to use for recording and bouncing etc. overall, i would recommend a Teac 3440 or 40-4 if you have a few different options. but you can't go wrong with any of the teac/tascams. find the one that's in the best condition at the best price.