Treeline
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I just bought one. Sure is pretty sitting there while I try to figure out the manual.
One thing to remember is to analyze what you need a mixer to do. The TM D1000 is the least expensive pro quality digital mixer that I know of. But it ain't analog, friend, and you will be taking a crash course in pro digital audio if you buy one.
If you want it for gigs and an occasional demo, do yourself a favor and get a small Peavey analog for half the price. BUT: if you are willing to put in the time and effort to learn this thing, and if you want absolute silence and top quality in your recording, then the TM D1000 is an amazing piece of equipment. Just remember that it is not intuitive, until you learn Tascam's Way. Then, (I'm hoping) all will become clear. . .
One thing to remember is to analyze what you need a mixer to do. The TM D1000 is the least expensive pro quality digital mixer that I know of. But it ain't analog, friend, and you will be taking a crash course in pro digital audio if you buy one.
If you want it for gigs and an occasional demo, do yourself a favor and get a small Peavey analog for half the price. BUT: if you are willing to put in the time and effort to learn this thing, and if you want absolute silence and top quality in your recording, then the TM D1000 is an amazing piece of equipment. Just remember that it is not intuitive, until you learn Tascam's Way. Then, (I'm hoping) all will become clear. . .
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lbzx
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Treeline
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IBZX:
I've gotten the tape, and it is comforting, if a little on the hokey side. What I don't have enough of is TIME. As far as the mic preamps, I didn't see the critical posts, and don't know what "inadequate" might mean out of context.
I found them to be effective and silent. The whole thing is silent, as far as the phones and monitor is concerned. But I've had an awful time getting a signal into my computer (using n-track) and just don't know if it's me, or my equipment. Everything is new and untried. I've tested my cables (were dead, are now risen) and am ready to hook the thing to a dictation recorder just to test a signal. I suspect it's me, though.
TL
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I've gotten the tape, and it is comforting, if a little on the hokey side. What I don't have enough of is TIME. As far as the mic preamps, I didn't see the critical posts, and don't know what "inadequate" might mean out of context.
I found them to be effective and silent. The whole thing is silent, as far as the phones and monitor is concerned. But I've had an awful time getting a signal into my computer (using n-track) and just don't know if it's me, or my equipment. Everything is new and untried. I've tested my cables (were dead, are now risen) and am ready to hook the thing to a dictation recorder just to test a signal. I suspect it's me, though.
TL
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lbzx
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Treeline,
I'm glad the mic pre's don't seem especially crummy to you. I'm a voiceover type - commercials, industrial stuff, etc. The noise in a preamp becomes the key issue for me, but sometimes you can't always trust your own product. Other opinions count for a lot.
I could have kept the Mackie vlz I had for awhile, but opted for the Tascam. Cerainly flexibility was the key factor in buying the TD for only $500, since I sorely miss my old engineering days and want to continue building a modest home studio.
If I had the finely-tuned ear of a musician, or daily exposure to a state-of-the-art pro facility again, there wouldn't be a problem making a judgement on my own terms. But this is the only place in which I feel comfortable asking basic questions and not being run out of town for being a dunce.
Thanks for your feedback.
Lee
I'm glad the mic pre's don't seem especially crummy to you. I'm a voiceover type - commercials, industrial stuff, etc. The noise in a preamp becomes the key issue for me, but sometimes you can't always trust your own product. Other opinions count for a lot.
I could have kept the Mackie vlz I had for awhile, but opted for the Tascam. Cerainly flexibility was the key factor in buying the TD for only $500, since I sorely miss my old engineering days and want to continue building a modest home studio.
If I had the finely-tuned ear of a musician, or daily exposure to a state-of-the-art pro facility again, there wouldn't be a problem making a judgement on my own terms. But this is the only place in which I feel comfortable asking basic questions and not being run out of town for being a dunce.
Thanks for your feedback.
Lee
Treeline
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Well, I'm here 'cause I'm just not fit for anything else! We dunces gotta stick together. . . <G>
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Treeline
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I've had it.
Sent the mixer back for a refund; the vendor (MF) was extremely gracious and, during our discussion, suggested to me that the product sounded defective. It just wouldn't give out a digital signal. Went over three manuals and a video tutorial, and couldn't get a sound. I was beginning to get an inadequacy thing going. Damn.
Oh, well. Sure was pretty sitting there while I tried to figure out the manual.
Sent the mixer back for a refund; the vendor (MF) was extremely gracious and, during our discussion, suggested to me that the product sounded defective. It just wouldn't give out a digital signal. Went over three manuals and a video tutorial, and couldn't get a sound. I was beginning to get an inadequacy thing going. Damn.
Oh, well. Sure was pretty sitting there while I tried to figure out the manual.
camn
Active member
I have one and it totally rules.
It's sooo quiet, easy to use and all around dreamy. Not a lot of headroom above unity, though.
xoxox
It's sooo quiet, easy to use and all around dreamy. Not a lot of headroom above unity, though.
xoxox
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Guest
Guest
Once you get past the learning curve, they're great--clean, quiet, and versatile. The video was especially useful--much better than the manuals for getting started. I'd really suggest you get the extra effects board. With the second effects card you can have delay and reverb running through the aux sends while running compression and excitor on the mains--very useful for mixdown.
Cheers,
Ron
Cheers,
Ron
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benbird
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I very much appreciate the TMD-1000, epecially its ability to work digitally with adats, up to 16 tracks its snapshot function and internal effects. I use this machine for piano recording at multiple locations (Churches, homes) and for my live solo concerts. Learning the tascam is not as difficult as people suspect. I recommend it to any solo artist...Ben
camn
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jeezus, ben. Thread from the dead.
xoxo
xoxo