wanted to know(effects)

[billyboy2674]

looking to buy the tascam 424mk-II four tracker.My question is-If I get a decent condenser mike for vocals will I be able to get reverb/echo effects for these from the machine itself or do I need an external effects source to make the vocals sound wet?If I do need an external source what would be the cheapest way to go(lol)as I'm rather financially handicapped at the moment?someone plz lemme know!!!!!

p.s.If i CAN get the effects from the machine itself-can I get them off any tascam 4 tracker or is it just in some?

 

[Mark7]

BB!

There are no built-in effects on the Tascam 424 (any version). If you want reverb you're going to have to buy it seperately and then use the Tascam's FX loop circuitary to add it to whatever you want to add it to.

 

[Mark7]

Also note that none of the Tascam analog Portastudios provide phantom power (which you'll need with a condensor), so you'll have to buy something that does (the SP VTB-1, for example). You can also buy stand-alone pp supplies if $129 is too much for you (not sure what brands are available in the U.S. or how much they are, as I'm in the U.K).

 

[scottboyher]

The Rode NT3 is a battery powered condenser mic.

 

[billyboy2674]

thx guys

so what type of effects device do I look for?I'm looking for vocal effects exclusively(for now).anything cheap on the market with decent reverb/echo effects?

 

[billyboy2674]

was wondering

if something like this would do for vocal effects:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2521279359&category=38070

 

[maestro_dmc]

Billyboy, if you don't mind me asking, have you considered using your computer to record on?

If its less than a few years old, you should be able to set it up for simple multitrack recording, with effects, for probably less than the Tascam and outboard FX will cost.

Even the Soundblaster or built in soundcard will get you better results ( I'd better watch it here!) than a 4 track.

Lots of threads about this around here.

 

[billyboy2674]

i'd consider

something that records on to regular sized cd's.my pc is too old and hasnt enough memory space.anybody know anything out there that i can use to record directly to cd's at an affordable price range?if so let me know!