Best 4 Track Type II Tape
Best 4 Track Type II Tape
What is the best modern tapes that I can buy for multitrack recording? My Tascam Porta Two manual say that High Bias type II tapes (of whice I've tried Fuji 90 and Maxell XLII 110)
I know that I shouldn't use anything longer than 60 mins, so I plan on getting the 60 min tape now, I just wonder if one tape is better than another.
I know that I shouldn't use anything longer than 60 mins, so I plan on getting the 60 min tape now, I just wonder if one tape is better than another.
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Re: Best 4 Track Type II Tape
TDK SA series has worked best for me; SA, SA-X or TDK Professional 60 minute tapes.DMT wrote:What is the best modern tapes that I can buy for multitrack recording? My Tascam Porta Two manual say that High Bias type II tapes (of whice I've tried Fuji 90 and Maxell XLII 110)
I know that I shouldn't use anything longer than 60 mins, so I plan on getting the 60 min tape now, I just wonder if one tape is better than another.
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I prefer the Maxell XLII 60 minute tapes for my 424 Mk. II but have had great success with the TDK SM stuff as well.
If you get SM-20 you get about 5 minutes of recording time one-way on the faster speed; it's about the right length for one song. In my experience one song per cassette is all I really want, although a longer tape would leave room for multiple takes.
If you get SM-20 you get about 5 minutes of recording time one-way on the faster speed; it's about the right length for one song. In my experience one song per cassette is all I really want, although a longer tape would leave room for multiple takes.
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In my experience, the XLII sounds better- more "tape" with better lows, smoother highs, etc. And for whatever reason, I like the plain jane XLII- I hate the XLIIS- it almost sounds like fake plastic to me.
However, TDK SA and SM series seem to hold up better after repeated passes (i.e. doesn't degrade).
Our local used record store chain (Cheapos) have been carrying XLII forever, so I think my cassette supply chain is still working....
(For the record, I've used both a Tascam 238s and a Tascam Porta 01).
However, TDK SA and SM series seem to hold up better after repeated passes (i.e. doesn't degrade).
Our local used record store chain (Cheapos) have been carrying XLII forever, so I think my cassette supply chain is still working....
(For the record, I've used both a Tascam 238s and a Tascam Porta 01).
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Hi all, first post:
Has anybody used 'QUANTEGY C-60 HIGH BIAS (Type II Chrome) AUDIO CASSETTE' in the past? I was looking through the UK suppliers for the cassette types mentioned earlier in this thread and didn't have much luck. Found a site with a range of Quantegy tapes though...anybody care to offer their 2c worth?
Has anybody used 'QUANTEGY C-60 HIGH BIAS (Type II Chrome) AUDIO CASSETTE' in the past? I was looking through the UK suppliers for the cassette types mentioned earlier in this thread and didn't have much luck. Found a site with a range of Quantegy tapes though...anybody care to offer their 2c worth?
My gear:
- Tascam 424 MkIII
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- Tascam 424 MkIII
- Akai MPC 2000XL (CF reader, 32mb RAM, 8 outs, EB16 FX board)
- Studio Projects B1 condensor & JoeMeek VC3 channel strip
- Alesis M1 520 active monitors
If you can still get the Quantegy cassettes - get some!
I used to use them for 'masters' (!) when a poor youngster in the 80's/90's - and I recently transfered some old recordings to computer. I was amazed at how good they sounded.
To be fair negatives may be a bit of brittleness at the top - rather than the smear you normally get - and they would probably not appeal to the hi-fi brigade - but you can apply heavy dolby and still have an appealing treble end. Not that I ever did!
I'll buy some if i can find some.
I used to use them for 'masters' (!) when a poor youngster in the 80's/90's - and I recently transfered some old recordings to computer. I was amazed at how good they sounded.
To be fair negatives may be a bit of brittleness at the top - rather than the smear you normally get - and they would probably not appeal to the hi-fi brigade - but you can apply heavy dolby and still have an appealing treble end. Not that I ever did!
I'll buy some if i can find some.
where's a good place (not $8 each) to find xlII 60min tapes? here's all I've found:
http://www.amazon.com/Maxell-XL-II-Blan ... 106&sr=1-2
thanks, Chris
http://www.amazon.com/Maxell-XL-II-Blan ... 106&sr=1-2
thanks, Chris
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