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Muckelroy
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That's a wee bit pricey. If the A-2340 is in MINT or NEAR MINT shape, eh, sure, why not? Should turn out pretty nice recordings.
Keep in mind that it's maximum reel size is 7". Also, the max speed is 7.5 ips (inches per second). If you're looking for PRO quality, you'll want at least 15 ips, but for your purposes, I think that 7.5 ips will suit you GREATLY.
It's recommended that 1 mil thick tape be used on these types of decks, that being 407 tape. A 7" reel of 407 will give you 48 minutes of recording time, more than enough for what you need, I believe. Also, a 7" reel of 1/4" 407 only costs 8 to 10 bucks a pop.
So, getting a machine like this would be a very good cross between quality, price, and operating costs.
Go for it, but only if it's in IMMACULATE condition. Because for just as much or a bit more, you could get a Teac A-3340S, which runs at 15 ips, and will take 10" reels. The higher tape speed will give you a BIT more boldness to the sound, and less noise.
Note that I've had some experience with an A-3304S. Sounded great, but it was pretty noisy. The thing wasn't calibrated, and I knew next to nothing about what I was doing. So, let that go to show that as long as you properly operate and maintain what you have, all you've gotta worry about is your mic, mic placement, and singing well.
Hope that helped.
-callie-
Keep in mind that it's maximum reel size is 7". Also, the max speed is 7.5 ips (inches per second). If you're looking for PRO quality, you'll want at least 15 ips, but for your purposes, I think that 7.5 ips will suit you GREATLY.
It's recommended that 1 mil thick tape be used on these types of decks, that being 407 tape. A 7" reel of 407 will give you 48 minutes of recording time, more than enough for what you need, I believe. Also, a 7" reel of 1/4" 407 only costs 8 to 10 bucks a pop.
So, getting a machine like this would be a very good cross between quality, price, and operating costs.
Go for it, but only if it's in IMMACULATE condition. Because for just as much or a bit more, you could get a Teac A-3340S, which runs at 15 ips, and will take 10" reels. The higher tape speed will give you a BIT more boldness to the sound, and less noise.
Note that I've had some experience with an A-3304S. Sounded great, but it was pretty noisy. The thing wasn't calibrated, and I knew next to nothing about what I was doing. So, let that go to show that as long as you properly operate and maintain what you have, all you've gotta worry about is your mic, mic placement, and singing well.
Hope that helped.
-callie-
