388's use 7" Quantegy 457, same as 456 but thinner tape. You can find it at almost any pro audio store that carries Quantegy reel tape, $10-11 per reel.
oldDude, be sure to have a pro calibrate/service your 388, you won't really know what it can do until it's up to spec.
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- Tue May 20, 2003 8:00 am
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Shout-out to the Tascam 388!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6227
- Mon May 19, 2003 2:29 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: digital 4/8-tracks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1142
Re: digital 4/8-tracks
This Fostex MR-8 recorder only records 2 tracks at once, which might be ok if you're just recording yourself, but if you want to record a band or group you will be lacking in resources. Also, it uses smart media cards to hold the audio, which means that you'll probably have to finish one project bef...
- Mon May 19, 2003 2:24 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Hamptone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10250
Re: Hamptone
I don't doubt that the Hamptone kit mic preamp doesn't sound good.
Major question is, why did Hamptone discontinue the preamp kit (circuit boards and transformers)? It couldn't have been due to suppliers for parts being scarce...
Major question is, why did Hamptone discontinue the preamp kit (circuit boards and transformers)? It couldn't have been due to suppliers for parts being scarce...
- Tue May 13, 2003 12:00 am
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Fostex 450
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3020
Re: Fostex 450
The Fostex mixers are OK. To get started, for $200 or less you won't be able to do better. Not very transparent sounding, but fine to start with. Buy the 16 channel version, for more options later. Use it and upgrade when you can. With the Fostex, avoid the really cheap outboard mic pres (ex: ART) a...
- Mon May 12, 2003 11:46 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: The collest thing you learned from tape op?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6944
Re: The collest thing you learned from tape op?
That it matters not what you record on... as long as you do it.
Digital or analog, it doesn't really matter.
Use what you got, learn to use it well.
Digital or analog, it doesn't really matter.
Use what you got, learn to use it well.
- Mon May 12, 2003 11:32 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: $200 Audio-Technica tube mic?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1596
Re: $200 Audio-Technica tube mic?
$200 is the street price for the non-tube AT3035 mic. The AT3060 is $599, sold at $499. Same as the 3035 except for the tube circuitry and less low/hi end on specs (50-16k vs 3035's 20-20).
Damn. I was gonna go looking for one.
Damn. I was gonna go looking for one.
- Mon May 12, 2003 9:06 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: $200 Audio-Technica tube mic?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1596
$200 Audio-Technica tube mic?
soundguy, where did you see this "$200" audio-technica tube mic? The only one low-cost one I can find is the 3060, phantom powered tube mic, lists at $499.
- Mon May 12, 2003 9:01 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Cassette vs. reel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1514
Re: Cassette vs. reel
I agree with super skoda - multitrack cassette recorders are cool for what they do, but the Tascam 388 is the ultimate "portastudio", except it's not so "portable". 7" tape reels don't cost much.
- Mon May 12, 2003 3:10 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Headphone Amps
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3227
Re: Headphone Amps
The Behringer headphone amp @ $99 is probably all you need, but for only a little more you could have something better. The OZ Audio HR-4 or HR-6 give you lots of level and flexibility. I have a OZ Audio 6 and it's built like a tank, clean power, no distortion. The 6 is pricey ($270-300) but the 4 i...
- Sun May 11, 2003 2:44 am
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: SHUTUP AHHHHHHHHH
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9175
Re: SHUTUP AHHHHHHHHH
UpsideYoHead couldn't possibly be a reader of the magazine or this message board. His assessment is just plain wrong and meaningless.
- Sun May 11, 2003 2:20 am
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
- Topic: Using windows PC as a standalone VST effects host...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3704
Using windows PC as a standalone VST effects host...
Has anyone tried using an older PC (700-1ghz) with an 8 in/8 out digital sound card running VST plugins/effects as a realtime effects module? I read about using the obsolete Gadget Labs Wave Pro 8/24 card, running FXpansions free VST Host software, and new 3rd party WavePro 8/24 ASIO drivers to lowe...
- Fri May 09, 2003 5:34 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Where to buy -db pads in L.A.?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2751
Re: Where to buy -db pads in L.A.?
Kyle,
I've looked all over for the Switchcraft XLR tube (the one with the male on one end and a female on the other) to use for making pads.... can't find them in L.A.. Do you know of an online supplier or a store where I can order 'em?
I've looked all over for the Switchcraft XLR tube (the one with the male on one end and a female on the other) to use for making pads.... can't find them in L.A.. Do you know of an online supplier or a store where I can order 'em?
- Fri May 09, 2003 5:31 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: Compressor...EH Blackfinger
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1072
Re: Compressor...EH Blackfinger
Use what you need to. With tape recorders, some people believe it best to compress the track when you print (record); using it later on the track brings up hiss. I use no hi-end stuff myself, my current fave is a dual and single ART levelar. A friend of mine swears by his Roland compressor/sustainer...
- Fri May 09, 2003 5:19 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
- Topic: other recording magazines that you guys read?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 11908
Re: other recording magazines that you guys read?
I only read TapeOP, occasionally Recording magazine. Everything else blows, most of them just sell ads and deceive the buying public with slanted reviews and ad space.
- Thu May 08, 2003 11:47 pm
- Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
- Topic: do i need to partition?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3789
Re: do i need to partition?
If you have a PC laptop, you should be able to repartition the HD without wiping & reinstalling the windows OS by using Partition Magic.