VHS Tapes....

[justinc79]

Hello....

I currently do not own a 4-Track, but I plan on getting one...

and I have a question about mixing to VCR... how do you get it to cassette after mixing down???

Oh, I also don't have a Hi-Fi VCR, but my old Emerson blew the coop 3 monthes ago, and I'm getting a new one, so I can just get a Hi-Fi VCR then, since I need a new one anyway...

Justin, the Pre-Newbie

 

[regebro]

Hi Justin!

VCR? Doesn't that mean Video Casette Recorder? And, oh yes, VHS is a video type. Why on earth would you want to mix down to a video?

Normally you would use a casette deck or DAT or minidisc or PC or something.

[This message has been edited by regebro (edited 07-25-2000).]

 

[CellarCat]

After mixing to VHS you would just go from the stereo outputs on the vcr to the inputs on your cassette deck and copy away... there is a article about mixing to vhs on the main homerecording site....

 

[MISTERQCUE]

I tried using VHS tapes a coupla' times and
it came out pretty decent. Less hiss and more
headroom(peak) for hi-end signals.Only problem was tapes being caught on the heads,breakage etc. Try it! You'll be surprised!

 

[BigKahuna]

Mixing to VHS is a viable alternative to cassette. Much better fidelity and head room in my opinion. However, some cheaper hifi VCRs add compression the audio signals, so you could actually be running into more problems. If you can find a VCR that allows you to set the input levels manually and monitor on VU meters, you'll most likely be getting a unit more dedicated to the audio chain ... but, of course, that comes at a higher cost.
Another option could be mixing directly to your computer. CDR burners are getting cheaper every day.
Just my 2¢...