Two big issues on TSR-8

[Beck]

Awesome outcome!

 

[damaye]

Finally...

Finally I could test all the 8 tracks on the TSR-8, and the DBX.

What I realized is that the DBX is really something I don't want to use with the TSR-8! The result, in term of sound quality and musicality, is somewhat "boring", it doesn't live (it's a personal feeling), while without the DBX enabled, the sound is absolutely great, brilliant, and very close to what I heard in the past on 24tracks/2" studio machines and big analog consoles.

Interestingly, I have compared the sound with the Tascam 238, and the TSR-8 sounds better in both cases. The sound is more briliant and "sings" more. On the other hand, DBX on the 238 seems to be better to my ears: it has a much more neutral effect than on the TSR-8, while reducing the noise very efficiently.

I have still a small issue with the TSR-8, which is the track 8. The recording level is very low compared to other tracks. I can notice it on the LED-meter even if I don't record. Is it a common problem?

Greets

 

[jpmorris]

Check the back of the machine. There is a switch which sets the input level of channel 8 (because it is often used for carrying timecode data rather than audio). Make sure it's on -10.

Just to check, with DBX - make sure you are both recording and playing back with it enabled. Also, going into the red with DBX can cause weird effects, but with the extra noise floor you shouldn't need to.

To be honest, I always use DBX on mine, and I didn't really like the extra noise when I tried a session with it off. But I guess it's ultimately a matter of individual taste.

 

[damaye]

Track-8 is OK now.

Check the back of the machine. There is a switch which sets the input level of channel 8 (because it is often used for carrying timecode data rather than audio). Make sure it's on -10.

Awesome! that did the job. No more problem...

Just to check, with DBX - make sure you are both recording and playing back with it enabled. Also, going into the red with DBX can cause weird effects, but with the extra noise floor you shouldn't need to.

To be honest, I always use DBX on mine, and I didn't really like the extra noise when I tried a session with it off. But I guess it's ultimately a matter of individual taste.

I agree that it's a matter of taste and about the kind of audio "production" you are looking for.

Thx again!