which mixer for a Fostex 80 ?

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it looks like I am going to end up with a fostex 80 or a r8, the question is which mixer will be ideal for those machines , I used to have a M-208 which a friend was using till not long ago, can that be a good choice or should I look for something else ?

how about a Teac 5, M-30 or something newer like a Mackie CR 1604 16 channel ?

thanks.
 
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All of the boards you mention could work and do a decent job for you or you could also consider the TASCAM boards mentioned in this thread; https://homerecording.com/bbs/general-discussions/analog-only/looking-mixer-tascam-38-a-342127/

A lot of it depends on what your needs are, such as how many tracks do you need to record in one pass, if you have Mic's which require phantom power or not as well as other factors such as EQ, aux sends for cue mixes and effects sends for reverb and so on.

If you can mention to us what those needs are, we can help point out the boards which will meet them.

Cheers! :)
 
basically one track at the time maybe two, yes I do have some mics that require phantom and very little else
I should mention that I am limited in space so I don't want a huge thing at least for now
 
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basically one track at the time maybe two, yes I do have some mics that require phantom and very little else
I should mention that I am limited in space so I don't want a huge thing at least for now
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Well, if you want the phantom power built into the mixer and need it to be a smaller sized unit, the Mackie may be your only choice. The TASCAMs you mentioned don't offer it and would require an outboard phantom power supply, which is a stomp box sized unit in most cases.

Cheers! :)
 
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thanks,
so I can also just add the phantom to the M208 ( which I just have to get back from my friend if still in one piece) but the Mackie has it build in and has more channels which can be more useful
 
ozpata said:
thanks,
so I can also just add the phantom to the M208 ( which I just have to get back from my friend if still in one piece) but the Mackie has it build in and has more channels which can be more useful
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Yup! Sounds like you've got it. ;)

Now you just have to make a decision which way you want to go.

Cheers! :)
 
Availability is an important issue for your mixer decesion. What are the options in your area? You dont list where you live. Inputs are like money, more is better. Also consider direct outs. Most recording types dont prefer a mixer without the option of direct outs on every channel. In the case of auxillaries I would look for 4 but no less than 3 auxillary loops. Again the first question is whats available to you in your area. Lastly how much do you want to spend.
 
thanks a lot guys,
I think that I will start with getting back my M208 and decide from there, so I don't get into buying unnecessary gear that it will just end up taking more space, the phantom power is not a big piece so I can manage with that, once I get the recorder and hook everything up, then I can make any decisions with a better view.
 
You did not mention the budget or the max physical size? Have a look for a Tascam M2524 or M2516, a very underrated desk which also has midi mute and scene control, very handy features.

Alan
 
I posted this in another thread but i swear by the fostex 454 or fostex 450, they are so easy to use, they sound great. 8 direct in & 8 direct outs, 4 channel buss. great for 8 track recording. There's usually always one or two going on ebay between 200 & 400 bucks.
 
I once had the Fostex 450 16, 16 channels more flexible and good precise but kind of vanilla sound. Excellent actually for pairing with an analog recorder. Fostex mixers were never very popular but I received numerous compliments from my mastering engineer on material I recorded on mine teamed with a Tascam 38. I always advise people to listen to Fostex mixers before they pass on one just because they are not popular. And another bonus is Fostes mixers are some of the cheapest used mixers you can buy. Ive seem the Fosetex 820, a 20x8 going for 200 dollars where I live.

As usual I always suggest getting as many input channels as you can. More is always better. Good luck in your search for a new mixer.
 
well after some personal problems, finally have been getting back to organizing myself, my old M208 is starting to giving me problems and have been looking for a Fostex 450 to buy, I have a R8 and a 80 so I think the 450 will work perfect with those machines.
 
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I looked at a Fostex 450 at the Goodwill a while back. I thought it looked cheap and clunky. Not particularly well engineered or ergonomic. Some things Fostex did to cut corners on their products never appealed to me. They are cheaper on eBay for a reason.

I've always been partial to the Tascam M30. I think the M30 is an order of magnitude slicker and more well engineered than the 450.

YMMV

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