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BMWerks
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Flamin Lip said:
I happen to share this opinion.
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I happen to share this opinion.
cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
Flamin Lip said:
In the 80's, with their revolutionary and well built Analog designs, YES but beginning in the 90's and into now, TASCAM is just a "me too" company with relatively cheap offerings. TASCAM in 2005 is nothing but a shadow of its former self.
~Daniel
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BMWerks
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"When I stopped playing, I noticed the unit seemed to automatically start
increasing the volume?
So the mic was hearing the normal- bedroom studio ssshhhhh noise,
but the volume started to increase, louder and louder and louder..."
Sounds like a gateing/comp. and some kind of "pumping" issue.? Did you have other 2488 internal dynamics signaled at the same time? They won't cancel eachother out. They'll just keep "dancing" with eachother. (nasty). The JOE MEEK, is it tube process? (Very powerfull) You said "used" JOE MEEK? I read somewhere that the 2488 won't tollerate defective gear, something about the converters, not too clear on this either.
Just a few questions off the top...
increasing the volume?
So the mic was hearing the normal- bedroom studio ssshhhhh noise,
but the volume started to increase, louder and louder and louder..."
Sounds like a gateing/comp. and some kind of "pumping" issue.? Did you have other 2488 internal dynamics signaled at the same time? They won't cancel eachother out. They'll just keep "dancing" with eachother. (nasty). The JOE MEEK, is it tube process? (Very powerfull) You said "used" JOE MEEK? I read somewhere that the 2488 won't tollerate defective gear, something about the converters, not too clear on this either.
Just a few questions off the top...
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BMWerks
New member
acrylic vs. oils
~Daniel
[/QUOTE]
Very intuitive analogy Daniel. You paint too?
To dispose of analogue recording would be like asking artists not to use oil paints any more because modern acrylic paints are now available." - Sound on Sound, May 1997
~Daniel
[/QUOTE]Very intuitive analogy Daniel. You paint too?
To dispose of analogue recording would be like asking artists not to use oil paints any more because modern acrylic paints are now available." - Sound on Sound, May 1997
CoolCat
Well-known member
2488 and the guest that wouldn't leave
REEL, you been very tolerable...you can tell me to fhk off anytime!
heehe
The paint...many don't like the paint job on the 2488. wears off.
(Dis the 2488 post... required)
Joe MEEK
yeah B, I'll go ask around.
Defective??? hmm. I'll give it another shot, but can't deal
with adding noises...ain't gonna deal with that. add noise to the
new unit...oh no,no can do. a gate would fix it...but fhk that mo $$$.
the more i read the less i knew?
it's getting paraylizing. Started Feb.
I'm thinking now...
I need to just Track as clean and dry and flat
as possible and remove everything possible
from the chain??!!! Especially EQ and stuff!!
Learn how to Track better, keep it a simple chain going in.
You know others are probably right, maybe my sound problem
is my technique and not the unit?
don't like my Acoustic strummin/Vocal track
they get in the way of each other.
I usually like Track 1 to be a rythm and vocal.
Acoustic or Electric guitar. Everything builds ontop of that.
My chain:
a Studio B1 microphone.
a Joe Meek Channel strip (with front jacks!)-Testdrive
2488/ CDRW
Monitoring:Tascam PA150 Amp+B&W 303's Tracking and some
Paradigm 3se's for A/B & listening.
any SOund Advice? harhahrhahrhhharaarhhar
REEL, you been very tolerable...you can tell me to fhk off anytime!
heehe
The paint...many don't like the paint job on the 2488. wears off.
(Dis the 2488 post... required)
Joe MEEK
yeah B, I'll go ask around.
Defective??? hmm. I'll give it another shot, but can't deal
with adding noises...ain't gonna deal with that. add noise to the
new unit...oh no,no can do. a gate would fix it...but fhk that mo $$$.
the more i read the less i knew?
it's getting paraylizing. Started Feb.
I'm thinking now...
I need to just Track as clean and dry and flat
as possible and remove everything possible
from the chain??!!! Especially EQ and stuff!!
Learn how to Track better, keep it a simple chain going in.
You know others are probably right, maybe my sound problem
is my technique and not the unit?
don't like my Acoustic strummin/Vocal track
they get in the way of each other.
I usually like Track 1 to be a rythm and vocal.
Acoustic or Electric guitar. Everything builds ontop of that.
My chain:
a Studio B1 microphone.
a Joe Meek Channel strip (with front jacks!)-Testdrive
2488/ CDRW
Monitoring:Tascam PA150 Amp+B&W 303's Tracking and some
Paradigm 3se's for A/B & listening.
any SOund Advice? harhahrhahrhhharaarhhar
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BMWerks
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In here lies the secret;COOLCAT said:REEL, you been very tolerable...you can tell me to fhk off anytime!
heehe
The paint...many don't like the paint job on the 2488. wears off.
(Dis the 2488 post... required)
Joe MEEK
yeah B, I'll go ask around.
Defective??? hmm. I'll give it another shot, but can't deal
with adding noises...ain't gonna deal with that. add noise to the
new unit...oh no,no can do. a gate would fix it...but fhk that mo $$$.
the more i read the less i knew?
it's getting paraylizing. Started Feb.
I'm thinking now...
I need to just Track as clean and dry and flat
as possible and remove everything possible
from the chain??!!! Especially EQ and stuff!!
Learn how to Track better, keep it a simple chain going in.
You know others are probably right, maybe my sound problem
is my technique and not the unit?
don't like my Acoustic strummin/Vocal track
they get in the way of each other.
I usually like Track 1 to be a rythm and vocal.
Acoustic or Electric guitar. Everything builds ontop of that.
My chain:
a Studio B1 microphone.
a Joe Meek Channel strip (with front jacks!)-Testdrive
2488/ CDRW
Monitoring:Tascam PA150 Amp+B&W 303's Tracking and some
Paradigm 3se's for A/B & listening.
any SOund Advice? harhahrhahrhhharaarhhar
I'm thinking now...
I need to just Track as clean and dry and flat
as possible and remove everything possible
from the chain
CoolCat
Well-known member
2488 and anything else.
love the input, it fits.
Another bright side, of the "keep it simple chain" tracking method,
would be I still wouldn't have to use MENUS!!
No menus was the big plus for the Channel Strip.
REEL, I finally got NowhereRadio going at your site.
I was surprised with the Ramones stuff....my kids and friends
are digging them alot, I liked them because they brought home
the "back to garage band, non-overblown music industry fake sht..."
my fav was Love Me Do..so far, you had fun on that one.
the harmonica was classic touch for us oldknobs...double vocal good too.
love the input, it fits.
Another bright side, of the "keep it simple chain" tracking method,
would be I still wouldn't have to use MENUS!!
No menus was the big plus for the Channel Strip.
REEL, I finally got NowhereRadio going at your site.
I was surprised with the Ramones stuff....my kids and friends
are digging them alot, I liked them because they brought home
the "back to garage band, non-overblown music industry fake sht..."
my fav was Love Me Do..so far, you had fun on that one.
the harmonica was classic touch for us oldknobs...double vocal good too.
cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
BMWerks said:
I'm not a regular painter but do know a thing or two about painting, yes.
~Daniel
cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
COOLCAT said:
My fav also, btw.
A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
Aah, yes,... thank you guys so much!
No doubt, the Ramones rocked, any way you slice it. They were a very underrated and much unappreciated band, but I love'em! They're one of my favorites, for sure!
Love Me Do is a real toe tapper, isn't it? Good music like that will never die. That harmonica was just the icing on the cake!
My recordings have been called many things, but "overproduced" was never one of them!!
Thanx again!! Come back any time!!
No doubt, the Ramones rocked, any way you slice it. They were a very underrated and much unappreciated band, but I love'em! They're one of my favorites, for sure!
Love Me Do is a real toe tapper, isn't it? Good music like that will never die. That harmonica was just the icing on the cake!
My recordings have been called many things, but "overproduced" was never one of them!!
Thanx again!! Come back any time!!
CoolCat
Well-known member
2488 weekend -
2488- weekend work
playing around, still no problemo's....my 30days came and went.
so 2488 is here for some time. I think my ol' MD8 was around 5-6yrs?
can't remember.
weekend work:
1) make a long cable from pc to stereo...for Nowhere Radio stuff!!
cable is cheaper than another set of speakers.
2) tryin out a acoustic guitar/ small condensor mic + large C mic/ Vox
991 + SP B1. got a 990/991 combo $89. really only wanted the 991 SMC.
3) Joe Meek CH strip testdrive...will make a decision. love the sound, love the ergonomics...but possible noise issue and possible "Simple is Better"
been reading, reading on Tracking..clean signal chain.......see #2)??
my newbie ebay has been kickin.
Upgrade 2488+B&W303/PA150=~ $1400
sold DMP3/RNC$225
sold MD8$375
sold RAM monitors $122
sold Guitar to Guitar Center for $600 (only paid $531!!ssshhh)
Only spent $78 new-cash
Ebay was totally unexpected when i started this
upgrade in Feb....soooo sswwwweeeeeeetttt.
2488- weekend work
playing around, still no problemo's....my 30days came and went.
so 2488 is here for some time. I think my ol' MD8 was around 5-6yrs?
can't remember.
weekend work:
1) make a long cable from pc to stereo...for Nowhere Radio stuff!!
cable is cheaper than another set of speakers.
2) tryin out a acoustic guitar/ small condensor mic + large C mic/ Vox
991 + SP B1. got a 990/991 combo $89. really only wanted the 991 SMC.
3) Joe Meek CH strip testdrive...will make a decision. love the sound, love the ergonomics...but possible noise issue and possible "Simple is Better"
been reading, reading on Tracking..clean signal chain.......see #2)??
my newbie ebay has been kickin.
Upgrade 2488+B&W303/PA150=~ $1400
sold DMP3/RNC$225
sold MD8$375
sold RAM monitors $122
sold Guitar to Guitar Center for $600 (only paid $531!!ssshhh)
Only spent $78 new-cash
Ebay was totally unexpected when i started this
upgrade in Feb....soooo sswwwweeeeeeetttt.
CoolCat
Well-known member
damn thats a long list??? 2nd BUMP
damn.......thats alot of equipment..i had to bump it again....fhkng a REEL??
So how many tracks is that all together??
A Reel Person said:Straight, plain & simple.
IF I ever had that "what the heck" $1100 impulse purchase, I'd be "okay" with the 2488, thanx to COOLCAT, PB_Studge & others, who've injected reason into my manic complex.
BUT, for the time being, I'm perfectly happy using and trying to fully exploit:
[2] Tascam 38's
[4] Tascam 388's
[2] Tascam 34B's
[1] Tascam 34
[6] Tascam 244's
[2] Tascam 246's
[1] Tascam 238
[4] Tascam M-30's
[1] Tascam M-35
[1] Tascam M-312
[1] Tascam MSR-24
[2] Tascam 424mkII's
[2] Tascam 424mkIII's,... (both BRAND NEW IN BOX!)
[1] Tascam 488
[1] Tascam 488mkII
[1] Tascam 688, (Mint!!)
[5] Tascam 234's
[1] Tascam M-06
[1] Tascam 32
[2] Tascam GE-20 Stereo Graphic Equalizers
[3] Tascam PE-40 4x4 Parametric EQ's
[4] Tascam MH-40 4-Headphone amps
[4] Tascam MX-80 8-mic/line mixers
[4] Tascam M-1B 8-line mixers
[2] Tascam RS-20 Stereo Spring Reverbs
...
eh?... Fostex?...
[1] Fostex A-8
[1] Fostex A-8LR
[2] Fostex Model 80's
[1] Fostex R-8
[2] Fostex 350 Mixers
[1] Fostex 4030/4035 Synchronizer/controller
[1] Fostex 4050 Remote Autolocater
[1] Fostex 2050 8-line mixer
[3] Fostex 3050 D-Delay
[1] Fostex 3180 Stereo Spring Reverb
[1] Fostex 3070 Stereo Compressor-Limiter
...
eh?... Digital?
[2] Tascam 564's
[2] Fostex FD-4's,... one with ext. drive and one with int. drive
[1] Fostex FD-8
[1] Yamaha MD8
...
eh?...
...
&... y'know guys,... that's just off the top of my head, best recollection. I'm SURE there's something I've either glossed over or forgotten,... NOT TO MENTION various other classic "fixit" gear, not mentioned. (Thank you UPS!)
...
SO, Herm & others,... I assure you that I'll never leave or forsake my analog "base", "empire" or "fans", (*fwiw).
SEE,... as I just said,... if they ever concieved the likes of the P-5 to be anywhere near the 246, then they'd have something,... but it's simply not the case!!!
Ok? Thanx!!! I'm first & always ANALOG!
BTW,... you guys can have my analog gear,...
WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!
damn.......thats alot of equipment..i had to bump it again....fhkng a REEL??
So how many tracks is that all together??
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A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
I never totalled it up.
I've also never set it all up simultaneously,... eh,... not enough room! I'd need a whole other house, or better yet,... an airplane hangar! Yeah, that's the ticket!
Of what I do have hooked up,... the scheme and patchwork of which changes periodically,... I remember about 3 years ago, I had e'thing patched so that I could drive EVERY TRACK CHANNEL AND METER to 0vu with ONE INPUT,... either a guitar or mic! MAN! THAT WAS A FEELING OF POWER!!! Unfortunately, the bulk of those machines will not sync to each other, bit it was awesome, just the same!
Did you see my pics?
Best and most complete Davemania pic thread, here:
http://www.recordingproject.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=9738&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Other pics:
http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=101916
Thanx!!
I've also never set it all up simultaneously,... eh,... not enough room! I'd need a whole other house, or better yet,... an airplane hangar! Yeah, that's the ticket!
Of what I do have hooked up,... the scheme and patchwork of which changes periodically,... I remember about 3 years ago, I had e'thing patched so that I could drive EVERY TRACK CHANNEL AND METER to 0vu with ONE INPUT,... either a guitar or mic! MAN! THAT WAS A FEELING OF POWER!!! Unfortunately, the bulk of those machines will not sync to each other, bit it was awesome, just the same!
Did you see my pics?
Best and most complete Davemania pic thread, here:
http://www.recordingproject.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=9738&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Other pics:
http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=101916
Thanx!!
CoolCat
Well-known member
2488 and hmmm???
i could only get one pic to come up?
...hell i finally got NWR on and all these fhkng "players",
it's like you can't have 2 of 'em or its all fhkd up...each time you switch
a player seems it fhks the other software up???
anyway. damn lot of tools REEL.
i heard your idea of the practice/recording hall.
theres places around here, i went to one, it was a old 1920's brick building,
apartment...fhknd hundreds of rooms. 1st floor of 3 was aminly a Radio station, studio....probably a cash cow.
2488- been recording twice today.
Joe Meek is nice.
I like the fhkng thing, but can see the term "colored" applys here on the Meek...but I love it's color.
***The noise issue was me and my settings.
Came across a "new weak link" is the SPB1 from todays tests.
I'll probably get a SPC1, can't go wrong. I'll sell the SPB1 easliy.
The Tascam Pre-Amp is nice, and again if one wanted to delve into menus, compresion and EQ can be had and is probably quite good.
The only thing I'd like to try other than the Meek is a Tubes,
PRe+Comp (ART PRO VLA+ MPA or something?)....good cheap stuff.
Most pro's, etc are recommending staying away from EQ during tracking.
but I think compression is common during tracking,
i think the 2488 pre's are good compared to the Joe Meek, and my old DMp3...
I didn't hear any big difference. I think the 2488 pre's HOLD UP WELL.
I had a blast tonight and got several tracks down, etc... yeah,
it's a successful Upgrade, REEL you were very, very friendly and helpful in your own way.....thanks, this thread gave me a landing-place to summary
this unit.
This thing Tracks possibly easier than any unit I've ever had!!!
2488 NEGATIVE-
???What can I put on the 2488 top prevent the sht from peeling??
BMWerks...you around, you said your unit was peeling??? i've heard of this on a few posts.
i could only get one pic to come up?
...hell i finally got NWR on and all these fhkng "players",
it's like you can't have 2 of 'em or its all fhkd up...each time you switch
a player seems it fhks the other software up???
anyway. damn lot of tools REEL.
i heard your idea of the practice/recording hall.
theres places around here, i went to one, it was a old 1920's brick building,
apartment...fhknd hundreds of rooms. 1st floor of 3 was aminly a Radio station, studio....probably a cash cow.
2488- been recording twice today.
Joe Meek is nice.
I like the fhkng thing, but can see the term "colored" applys here on the Meek...but I love it's color.
***The noise issue was me and my settings.
Came across a "new weak link" is the SPB1 from todays tests.
I'll probably get a SPC1, can't go wrong. I'll sell the SPB1 easliy.
The Tascam Pre-Amp is nice, and again if one wanted to delve into menus, compresion and EQ can be had and is probably quite good.
The only thing I'd like to try other than the Meek is a Tubes,
PRe+Comp (ART PRO VLA+ MPA or something?)....good cheap stuff.
Most pro's, etc are recommending staying away from EQ during tracking.
but I think compression is common during tracking,
i think the 2488 pre's are good compared to the Joe Meek, and my old DMp3...
I didn't hear any big difference. I think the 2488 pre's HOLD UP WELL.
I had a blast tonight and got several tracks down, etc... yeah,
it's a successful Upgrade, REEL you were very, very friendly and helpful in your own way.....thanks, this thread gave me a landing-place to summary
this unit.
This thing Tracks possibly easier than any unit I've ever had!!!
2488 NEGATIVE-
???What can I put on the 2488 top prevent the sht from peeling??
BMWerks...you around, you said your unit was peeling??? i've heard of this on a few posts.
dragonworks
Banned
Herm said:But Reel dont you know this problem with the Click will be fixed in software version 1.3.50 Or is it software version 1.3.60
I want someone to cook me breakfast, someone without a dick.
CoolCat
Well-known member
2488 - Vox and Acoustic
Had a good little weekend with some one to one comparisons.
Material: 1 verse of a Vocal and Acoustic only song.
TEST GOALS:
Question: does the adding a small condensor improve?
Question: Is the Channel strip improving and justifying the $$$?
RESULTS:
Voting was done by "blindfolded listeners" hearing this "partial song snipet" over and over....
each set was called out as #1, #2, or #3.
The "consumer listener" would say which they preferred to hear, or sounded best.
I would mix up the order also, #1,#2,#3... would change.
#1 SPB1 only, would be changed to #3 or #2...random listening orders.
Recording: Vox and Acoustic ( ALL FLAT/DRY except for Joe Meek#3)
#1 Track1) SPB1 Only
#2 T2&T3) SPB1 + 991
#3 T4&T5) SPB1>Joe Meek Channel Strip + 991
Listener results:
First pass voting- Joe Meek was voted BEST of group. Unanimous.
But the addition of the MXL 991 got the judges votes KEEPER (Oh yeah!!! thats better!!!leave that there whatever it is!" responses)
+ Joe Meek is a positive addition to the 2488.
+ Also the small condensor, MXL991, helped considerably.
(for ~$45 the MXL 991 is here to stay.)
******************************************************
Partitions: TEST 2
Question: lets see what the 2488 internals can do?
TEST KNOB: 2488 internals added (comp, Eq) vs the Joe Meek VC1Q strip.
I sweetened the best I could to get the same sound, and it was closer.
Apples to Apples somewhat using EQ + Compression only.
TEST 2
#1 Track1) SPB1 Only > Internal 2488 EQ+Compressed
#2 T2&T3) SPB1> 2488EQ/Comp + 991 ( scd/acoustic comp/flat ok)
#3 T4&T5) SPB1>Joe Meek Channel Strip + Track5=MXL991 (flat/dry)
Again I replayed the snipet tune several times. Muting ON/OFF and the listeners would respond if they liked #1,#2, or #3.
Results:
Again, Meek had the best blindfold results.
same results nearly unquestioned, however
instead of a 100% unanimous results,
the 2488 with eq/comp actually got a couple votes. 2 of 8 plays.
Again unanimous,100%, the added small condensor was an improvement.
In the End:
1) I was actually hoping the used Joe Meek VC1Q would fail, so I could return it for $400+ and buy a whoooping $$$Microphone.
unfortunately, I will have to go work some overtime to keep it!!
I did have it setup nicely (pat on the back to self)
Joe Meek Notes:
- It has a horrible manual.
- its easy to fhkng lose your SWEET SPOT.daaang.
- I spent several hours on it today, and it can make horrible noises such as distorion with output too high, SSSSHHHHHHSSS noise if comp is setup another way.
but when its there its there, and I can understand why people love their Joe Meeks when you "get it".
2) The Gang here mentioned the small dia condensor in addition to my SPB1,
i picked up a MXL991 becuase it was cheap, and so am I. Actually the 990/991 combo at $89.
My Non-professional advice,
I did notice positives to the 2488 Compressor, it has the
faster attack,limit or knee it's nice more like my old RNC i sold.
The Meek won hands down, I can't argue this as I was there.
Required 2488 SLAM:::
RECORDING MAGAZINE- Feb 2005
Tascam 2488
Negatives mentioned must hold the Rewind+Stop to RTZero.
Had a good little weekend with some one to one comparisons.
Material: 1 verse of a Vocal and Acoustic only song.
TEST GOALS:
Question: does the adding a small condensor improve?
Question: Is the Channel strip improving and justifying the $$$?
RESULTS:
Voting was done by "blindfolded listeners" hearing this "partial song snipet" over and over....
each set was called out as #1, #2, or #3.
The "consumer listener" would say which they preferred to hear, or sounded best.
I would mix up the order also, #1,#2,#3... would change.
#1 SPB1 only, would be changed to #3 or #2...random listening orders.
Recording: Vox and Acoustic ( ALL FLAT/DRY except for Joe Meek#3)
#1 Track1) SPB1 Only
#2 T2&T3) SPB1 + 991
#3 T4&T5) SPB1>Joe Meek Channel Strip + 991
Listener results:
First pass voting- Joe Meek was voted BEST of group. Unanimous.
But the addition of the MXL 991 got the judges votes KEEPER (Oh yeah!!! thats better!!!leave that there whatever it is!" responses)
+ Joe Meek is a positive addition to the 2488.
+ Also the small condensor, MXL991, helped considerably.
(for ~$45 the MXL 991 is here to stay.)
******************************************************
Partitions: TEST 2
Question: lets see what the 2488 internals can do?
TEST KNOB: 2488 internals added (comp, Eq) vs the Joe Meek VC1Q strip.
I sweetened the best I could to get the same sound, and it was closer.
Apples to Apples somewhat using EQ + Compression only.
TEST 2
#1 Track1) SPB1 Only > Internal 2488 EQ+Compressed
#2 T2&T3) SPB1> 2488EQ/Comp + 991 ( scd/acoustic comp/flat ok)
#3 T4&T5) SPB1>Joe Meek Channel Strip + Track5=MXL991 (flat/dry)
Again I replayed the snipet tune several times. Muting ON/OFF and the listeners would respond if they liked #1,#2, or #3.
Results:
Again, Meek had the best blindfold results.
same results nearly unquestioned, however
instead of a 100% unanimous results,
the 2488 with eq/comp actually got a couple votes. 2 of 8 plays.
Again unanimous,100%, the added small condensor was an improvement.
In the End:
1) I was actually hoping the used Joe Meek VC1Q would fail, so I could return it for $400+ and buy a whoooping $$$Microphone.
unfortunately, I will have to go work some overtime to keep it!!
I did have it setup nicely (pat on the back to self)
Joe Meek Notes:
- It has a horrible manual.
- its easy to fhkng lose your SWEET SPOT.daaang.
- I spent several hours on it today, and it can make horrible noises such as distorion with output too high, SSSSHHHHHHSSS noise if comp is setup another way.
but when its there its there, and I can understand why people love their Joe Meeks when you "get it".
2) The Gang here mentioned the small dia condensor in addition to my SPB1,
i picked up a MXL991 becuase it was cheap, and so am I. Actually the 990/991 combo at $89.
My Non-professional advice,
I did notice positives to the 2488 Compressor, it has the
faster attack,limit or knee it's nice more like my old RNC i sold.
The Meek won hands down, I can't argue this as I was there.
Required 2488 SLAM:::
RECORDING MAGAZINE- Feb 2005
Tascam 2488
Negatives mentioned must hold the Rewind+Stop to RTZero.
B
BMWerks
New member
Just got back in town Cool, bin on a vacation of sorts. Yea, a few months ago I had an engineer/producer friend of mine sit at the 2488. I didn't notice until he left but there were paint chips missing of the lower left (dark grey) edge of the unit. He was mixing some stuff with his watch on. Or, maybe it was the acid from his sweaty, oily palm and wrist that disolved the paint.
I had this happen to the paint on my Panasonoc SV 3800 on one spot near the shuttle wheel where my fingers always rested doing searches. I guess it's not uncommon. But this is where the paint actually wore off. Not chipped.
Sounds like you're having some fun on your 2488! Hope things are going smoothly.
Peter
I had this happen to the paint on my Panasonoc SV 3800 on one spot near the shuttle wheel where my fingers always rested doing searches. I guess it's not uncommon. But this is where the paint actually wore off. Not chipped.
Sounds like you're having some fun on your 2488! Hope things are going smoothly.
Peter
CoolCat
Well-known member
REEL and the Guests that just wouldn't leave
alright...vacation.
yeah, been really great. gang turned me on to this small mic
for acoustic and it was WOW!!!(and easy!)
...can't wait to share with my brother.
He was just asking..my acoustic sounds like ASS.
2488 the paint thing, i need to figure out how to "seal it" better....thats
bllsht...they'd be better off just leaving the plastic natural..better than
painting plastic that peels?
I'll seal mine or something before it's peeling time.
Been laying down tracks, playing witht the Joe Meek...reading, reading..
cleaner is better Tracking, as you said, pretty unaimous really.
NO Eq, very slight compression....leave it to the mixing guy...who should leave it to the Mastering guy....heheheeee
alot to learn..but it's fantastic.
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alright...vacation.
yeah, been really great. gang turned me on to this small mic
for acoustic and it was WOW!!!(and easy!)
...can't wait to share with my brother.
He was just asking..my acoustic sounds like ASS.
2488 the paint thing, i need to figure out how to "seal it" better....thats
bllsht...they'd be better off just leaving the plastic natural..better than
painting plastic that peels?
I'll seal mine or something before it's peeling time.
Been laying down tracks, playing witht the Joe Meek...reading, reading..
cleaner is better Tracking, as you said, pretty unaimous really.
NO Eq, very slight compression....leave it to the mixing guy...who should leave it to the Mastering guy....heheheeee
alot to learn..but it's fantastic.
.
A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
I told'ya, this is your thread now!
I think I've said all I can say on the subject,... and more!
Riff on, my bruthas!
/DA
I think I've said all I can say on the subject,... and more!
Riff on, my bruthas!
/DA
A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
PS: Painted plastic is just downright cheesey!
They should have injected the mold with colored plastic of the correct tone, and then called it a day! Painted plastic is not a good solution. I don't know of any other painted plastic products or parts from Tascam. The results are obvious.
Sometimes I wonder where Tascam's head is at.
/DA
They should have injected the mold with colored plastic of the correct tone, and then called it a day! Painted plastic is not a good solution. I don't know of any other painted plastic products or parts from Tascam. The results are obvious.
Sometimes I wonder where Tascam's head is at.
/DA
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