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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
By 2-track, I mean a R2R machine that records two tracks on one pass, using the entire tape width, rather than it recording two tracks on one pass, then two more on the "return" or other-direction pass.
I have the following, all working or easily repairable:
Revox A-77 2-track/quarter track/ 1/4"
Fostex R8 8-track/full track/ 1/4"
Teac 3340S 4-track/ 1/4" (from the Quadraphonic days, seems to be usable as a 4-track/full track or a 2-track/quarter track machine.)
TASCAM 38 8-track/full-track/ 1/2" machine.
I hope I am using the terms quarter-, half- and full track correctly. I mean to say:
quarter track- each pass records two tracks (stereo) on each pass, then can record two more going the other way.
full track- only recordable/playable in one direction; uses the entire tape width for X number of tracks.
Is it cost-effective to convert one to a "one-pass" pass machine, that would record only two tracks? Which one would you suggest I do it with, if at all? I know the Revox was available in quarter- and half-track options, perhaps that would be the best? Any one have a source for the parts?
Thanks.
I have the following, all working or easily repairable:
Revox A-77 2-track/quarter track/ 1/4"
Fostex R8 8-track/full track/ 1/4"
Teac 3340S 4-track/ 1/4" (from the Quadraphonic days, seems to be usable as a 4-track/full track or a 2-track/quarter track machine.)
TASCAM 38 8-track/full-track/ 1/2" machine.
I hope I am using the terms quarter-, half- and full track correctly. I mean to say:
quarter track- each pass records two tracks (stereo) on each pass, then can record two more going the other way.
full track- only recordable/playable in one direction; uses the entire tape width for X number of tracks.
Is it cost-effective to convert one to a "one-pass" pass machine, that would record only two tracks? Which one would you suggest I do it with, if at all? I know the Revox was available in quarter- and half-track options, perhaps that would be the best? Any one have a source for the parts?
Thanks.