upgrading to 16 channel R/R.

[gezzegas]

Hello all Fostex freaks.


Using a R-8 R/R today but now is the time to upgrade to 16 channels.

Help me. E-16 or B-16? Or are there more that I should check before final decision ?

Lars.

 

[kristian]

yea

The B16 is old, and only the B16D is direct drive. You want a direct drive RR, its more stable playing mechanism. I HAD a E16, it was wonderful. I will oneday again have another RR. But i suggest you take a look at the G16, the last of the Fostex 16 track RR, it comes with Dolby S on some models which is the best noise reduction system out there. Besides that there is the Tascam MSR16, similar to the Fostex, some people say the tascam are higher quality, i dont know though. If its any better then great! Also, you could upgrade to 1" RR, but those aren't rackable liek the Fostex and Tascam 1/2". Thicker tape does equal better frequency response, less noise, better tape heaadroom etc. But yes, if you are set on fostex, stay away from the B16.

 

[gezzegas]

thanks for your help Kristian.

any more out there who wants to say something?