["Tape" Thread] Does this tape recorder exist?!

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I've been wanting to add some kind of tape to my mixes, but I wasn't sure if I could. Is there a compact tape recorder with ins and outs?
 
Horkin My Lunch said:
I've been wanting to add some kind of tape to my mixes...
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What does this mean exactly...or what do you think it means...or why do you think you need to do that?

Not to be too critical...but audio tape isn't a condiment.
You don't just "add some tape" like you would squirt some ketchup on a burger.

If you want to use tape, ideally, you should be tracking to tape, and it should be a decent tape format and a decent deck if you want to get any benefit out of using the tape for audio.
 
miroslav said:
Not to be too critical...but audio tape isn't a condiment.
You don't just "add some tape" like you would squirt some ketchup on a burger.
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GEE.

I felt I was pretty clear about what I wanted. I need a tape recorder that can take stereo in/outs, or even mono I/Os. What I do with it is non of your concern.
 
Horkin My Lunch said:
GEE.

I felt I was pretty clear about what I wanted. I need a tape recorder that can take stereo in/outs, or even mono I/Os. What I do with it is non of your concern.
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Actually you weren't clear at all...your comment "add some kind of tape to my mixes" is rather vague...which is why I asked the questions.

For anyone to actually recommendd a particular recorder...YES...it IS our concern so that we don't recommend something that doesn't suit your purpose....which you think is none of our concern. :rolleyes:

But if all you are looking for is a deck with at least a pair of I/Os...every recorder should have at least two...how you use them (stereo pairs or mono) is up to you.
 
Horkin My Lunch said:
GEE.

I felt I was pretty clear about what I wanted. I need a tape recorder that can take stereo in/outs, or even mono I/Os. What I do with it is non of your concern.
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would scotch tape work for you?:confused:
 
I stick electrical tape on my CDs when I'm done to make them sound more analog
 
miroslav said:
Actually you weren't clear at all...your comment "add some kind of tape to my mixes" is rather vague...which is why I asked the questions.
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I don't see how it was difficult to understand what I was talking about. I can't afford a legitimate tape deck, so I want to try my hand at transferring mixes to a cassette tape and back into PT, provided the tape recorder had at least mono ins/outs (considering recorders are dirt-ass cheap). Being that they're cheap, I give not one fuck if it ends up not being as effective as I'd like.
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GEE. I was going to help you out, but then I decided to tell you to go fuck yourself.:)
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I'm sure this will be such a loss of valuable information. Also, your music is garbage.
Bristol Posse said:
I stick electrical tape on my CDs when I'm done to make them sound more analog
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you truly are a comedic maverick
 
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Come on guys, give him some good usable information! We all know duct tape is the best.
 
Now that's out of my system. Were you looking for 1/4 1/2 1 or 2 inch tape for recording? Oh ya, I forgot 1/8 That info might help.
 
Horkin My Lunch said:
I don't see how it was difficult to understand what I was talking about. I can't afford a legitimate tape deck, so I want to try my hand at transferring mixes to a cassette tape and back into PT, provided it had at least mono ins/outs (considering recorders are dirt-ass cheap). Being that they're cheap, I give not one fuck if it ends up not being as effective as I'd like.

I'm sure this will be such a loss of valuable information. Also, your music is garbage.

you truly are a comedic maverick
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Unless you sincerely lack the mental facilities to comprehend the difference between starting a thread with...

"I'd like to try my hand at transferring mixes to a cassette tape and back into Pro Tools"

vs. with "I've been wanting to add some kind of tape to my mixes, but I wasn't sure if I could. Is there a compact tape recorder with ins and outs?"

...you'd do well to re-evaluate how you choose to communicate with people. When starting a conversation without any real context (other than "we're all in a recording forum"), it very much helps to give people some idea of background and details, especially if you're seeking an informed and detailed answer. The more information the give, the better information you'll get (to a certain extent, of course).

In addition, your actual question (now that we know exactly what you're asking) indicates that your understanding of analog recording is somewhat flawed (which, in combination with your shitty attitude, might give you some insight as to why the responses you've received have been less than helpful!). Just because cassettes and actual professional recording decks both use "tape", doesn't mean they sound *anything* alike. Bouncing your mix down to a professional deck with good tape is a somewhat common practice for those looking to get a particular sound. Bouncing your mix down to a cassette tape will do something completely different, and not necessarily aurally pleasing to your mix.

This all, of course, depends on your goals, which you still haven't stated.
 
OK. I don't know much about the 1/8 world but I was thinking you can use a regular cassette recorder with tape that is available to get your desired sound. A regular consumer deck should be OK depending on how pro you want to go. HAHA, see, I didn't make fun of anyone. Really man, were just busting your can a little.
 
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