If you get a chance, that would be absolutely fabulous!!jpmorris wrote:I do have the user manual. Not the service manual, though.Derrick wrote:Anybody have the manual or service instructions for a Fostex A8??
It does however describe basic operations, tape threading and IIRC, which pots are which when lining the machine up.
It's not very long so I might be able to scan it in.
Benefits of a good Mic Pre on 1/4" 8-track tape?
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Here you go, it's a stack of 4-bit PNG files scanned at 300dpi:Derrick wrote:Anybody have the manual or service instructions for a Fostex A8??
http://www.jpmorris.force9.co.uk/music/ ... manual.zip
*EDIT: moved to here*
http://www.jpmorris.force9.co.uk/stuff/a8manual.zip
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I'm recording digital so I can't address the tape issue but I have acquired several mid-range mic pres over the last year in an attempt to upgrade the sound from my Mackie 1642. In my experience you don't have to spend a lot of money to hear a dramatic improvement compared to the VLZ pres. Here's a few moderate cost alternatives:
Electro Harmonix 12AY7 ($190): Clearer, more articulate, more punch, more air compared to the Mackie. The difference on acoustic guitar is jaw dropping.
ART Pro Channel: ($320): Includes a tube pre, tube compressor, and eq. The pre sounds similar to the 12AY7 on the top end but the Pro Channel has more oomph on the bottom. The compressor is quite flexible and I've found it to be usefull even though I have several compressor plugins. Since you're recording to tape this unit might be a good bet.
Presonus MP20 ($500): Very smooth sounding, like butta, but still articulate, no hype. Very nice on vocals. Includes an adjustable circuit that does a decent job of emulating tube sparkle.
Aphex 207D ($400): I have the previous model, the 207 that I got used on ebay for $200. This is clean articulate sounding pre that doesn't quite have the "air" of the EH or the ART but still sounds much better than the Mackie.
Anyway, there's a few choices if you wake up in a frugal mood.
Electro Harmonix 12AY7 ($190): Clearer, more articulate, more punch, more air compared to the Mackie. The difference on acoustic guitar is jaw dropping.
ART Pro Channel: ($320): Includes a tube pre, tube compressor, and eq. The pre sounds similar to the 12AY7 on the top end but the Pro Channel has more oomph on the bottom. The compressor is quite flexible and I've found it to be usefull even though I have several compressor plugins. Since you're recording to tape this unit might be a good bet.
Presonus MP20 ($500): Very smooth sounding, like butta, but still articulate, no hype. Very nice on vocals. Includes an adjustable circuit that does a decent job of emulating tube sparkle.
Aphex 207D ($400): I have the previous model, the 207 that I got used on ebay for $200. This is clean articulate sounding pre that doesn't quite have the "air" of the EH or the ART but still sounds much better than the Mackie.
Anyway, there's a few choices if you wake up in a frugal mood.
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