As with the , Dbx noise reduction keeps noise to a minimum, and can again be bypassed on track four if sync code is to be recorded. Because the doesn't have individual track outs, Tascam have fitted a dedicated Sync Out socket to feed code back to your synchroniser. Recording quality is clean and punchy, and is not noticeably compromised by one generation of bouncing.
Audio will even survive a second bounce if you're careful with levels. It's also a shame there's neither phantom power, when XLR inputs are supplied, nor insert points.
Of course, at this price that's probably asking too much The MkII is even easier to use than the , and though it has a reduced feature set there's enough in common with the more expensive machine to ensure that it's not fatally compromised. We missed stereo mix metering — without it you're dependent upon your mastering recorder's meters to ensure the mix isn't overheating.
Sonically, the two machines seem virtually identical, so there are no worries that the cheaper will produce an inferior sound. We did find, however, that the review 's transport ran slightly slower than that of the You may already know you want a digital multitracker and, if so, that's great. Digital is certainly getting cheaper — but it's not as cheap as analogue cassette just yet. If you're still thinking about the options for demoing, and are on a tight budget, don't dismiss analogue cassette out of hand.
Complete novices could look at the MkII, which will give them the cheapest way of seeing if they enjoy multitrack recording, without significantly compromising on quality bearing in mind analogue cassette limitations. Pros Easy to use. Two aux sends. Two tape speeds. The first drop of SS21 is now live. May 21, 1, Hypes 0 Comments.
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With the advent of digital portastudios, manufacturers are busily revamping their analogue machines and packing them full of more features. Andy Davies checks out Tascam's latest cherry More years ago than I care to remember, I was introduced to multitrack recording after reading a leaflet issued by Tascam.
I carried this home from the shop with my flares flapping in the breeze, sure in the knowledge that it would rocket me to recording stardom. However, the Tascam name is still considered synonymous with the portastudio concept they invented it, after all and new models keep emerging in different guises on a regular basis. The newest kid on the block is the Portastudio MkII, an upgraded and improved version of the earlier Although the cassette multitracker has taken many diverse forms, the basic shape and layout has become more or less standardised.
The is no different in this respect, following the tradition of a standalone unit, with the controls roughly divided into two equal areas. To the right is located the cassette door, associated transport controls and the display area, which is reasonably big, bright and informative.
As an aside, on the rear panel, Tascam have fitted a pair of Sub In sockets to receive signals from an external mixer, making the 's integration within a sequencing setup even easier. Most of the various ins and outs are positioned on a sloping rear panel, which makes access easy for any repatching that may be necessary during a session.
The only slight reservation I have is the feel of the rotary pots, which appear to be almost loose in the casework because of the way they are mounted. However, they did not prove problematic in use and were fairly even in feel. Signals enter the 's mixer section either through the four balanced mic inputs, or via the unbalanced jacks on the rear panel. The informative owner's manual warns you not to use both of these inputs at the same time, but mysteriously omits to tell you what would happen if you did!
As is now convention, the signals then pass through the input gain control, which Tascam prefer to call a 'trim'. The is difficult to find in great working condition, but you can also try a Tascam which is the rack mountable four track cassette deck they made. They are even rarer, but do pop up for sale fro time to time.
Remember the tapes are recorded in DBX so you have to have a DBX capable machine to playback those old tapes correctly. I have a that I recorded on during the 80s and 90s. After 30 years and only some basic servicing Im surprised with the soundquality. Now Im mastering old recordings with a yamaha mixer and sony portable recorder. And experimenting with new and old equipment.
Loss of soundquality and very difficult to maintain good levels. It had an headphone out, I could listen to the recorded track 1 while recording to track 2 not monitored thus creating the first and only, shortlived 2 track multitrack portastudio :- Later I bought the and I felt King among Kings.
Added a spring reverb not clue about compressors other than my mxr dynacomp yet Good times. Your email address will not be published. Audio Recorders. Tascam Portastudio. The year was , Tascam introduced the Tascam Portastudio, and in doing so they managed to change the recording world forever, particularly for home musicians!
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