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I've recently come across some gear for sale by a widow of a recently expired recording hobbist. Most of the equipment is cheap (a Realstic 10-band eq for example), but some of it caught my attention. Among the attention grabbers is a Teac model 5 console (discussed in another post), a Teac 80-8 1/2" reel to reel recorder, and a Tandberg TD20A 1/4" reel to reel.
I'm not sure if these work, but I'm pretty confident they were used until the death of the deceased. I've done some shopping around on the web and have found these recorders, if in good shape, to sell for around $500.
Like I stated in my other post, I plan on building a DAW, but wonder if a good ol' analog recorder would compliment it well. Should I buy one or both? If I did it would probably only be the 8-track since I'm not planning on mixing down to tape. I've heard that ananlog tape is good for recording drums, but I figure since I'll have to run it through my soundcard, its going to become digitized anyway.
So, give me some advice. What should I offer as far as price is concerned given that they're in good shape and it would be a good idea to make a purchase. I'd like advice from both those who are diehard analog and those who are sort of digital minded.
Thanks
I'm not sure if these work, but I'm pretty confident they were used until the death of the deceased. I've done some shopping around on the web and have found these recorders, if in good shape, to sell for around $500.
Like I stated in my other post, I plan on building a DAW, but wonder if a good ol' analog recorder would compliment it well. Should I buy one or both? If I did it would probably only be the 8-track since I'm not planning on mixing down to tape. I've heard that ananlog tape is good for recording drums, but I figure since I'll have to run it through my soundcard, its going to become digitized anyway.
So, give me some advice. What should I offer as far as price is concerned given that they're in good shape and it would be a good idea to make a purchase. I'd like advice from both those who are diehard analog and those who are sort of digital minded.
Thanks