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FDP Forum / Home Recording Forum / anyone make a cassette 4 track any more?
FDP Forum / Home Recording Forum / anyone make a cassette 4 track any more?
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I don't have anything clever to sayMay 13th, 2010 06:48 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Have cassette 4 track recorders gone away for good? Does anyone still make them or even sell then anymore?
Looking to pick one up but I don't really trust the busted up stuff on e-bay or craigslist. Too easy to cause damage to these little things and repair parts are probably pretty scarce.
just wondering.
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Angular banjoes sound good to meMay 13th, 2010 07:00 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Sadly, cassette-based multitrack recorders are now relegated to the history books. Even Tascam — which was arguably the leader in this category — now considers cassette multitrackers to be “legacy” products.
If you really want something that’s inexpensive and portable, don’t be intimidated by the perceived complexity of digital multitrack recorders. There are some great little boxes available these days.
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MT/USA
I don't have anything clever to sayMay 13th, 2010 08:15 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I still would like to find a cassette machine (I know, I should move...) but in case I can't, what do I need to know.
I would have thought 4 track cassette machines would be all over the used market but they are not, or like I said earlier, if you do find one, can you trust they would be good shape?
For my little songwritting projects, I want something to record at least 4 tracks. Is something like the TASCAM DP-004 the way to go or is it the "handheld" recorders like the ZOOM H4?
I don't mind using outboard fx's and mics.
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Boston, MAMay 13th, 2010 09:07 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I would take a close look at the Boss recorders - either the Micro or the BR600, depending on your budget and needs. The BR units are really easy and intuitive to use. I record a lot with my BR900CD and I still haven't read more than a dozen pages of the manual. And I'm terrible with technology. :)
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We are the knights that say "nee."May 13th, 2010 09:28 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have a Zoom Hn4 (the newest model) and it is okay. Can't say that I "higly" recommend it. It is handy in the fact that it makes for a good recorder when you want to record a band practice (what I bought it for--it is fine in this capacity). The mics are fine, though they do record a bit hot IMO. The multitrack mode (why I spent $100 more than the H2) is cool and you can do "bouncing" in the digital realm so no sound degradation. I will say that I am NOT impressed with their digital amp modeling, which surprised me considering that I have liked Zoom amp sims in other products but on this thing they are only so-so. So how paortable do you want this recorder to be? If it is just for home use I'd recommend the POD UX-1 or 2. It requires a computer to record on (I believe both come with recording software) and I find it to be an excellent unit. The UX 2 at under $200 (new) has phantom power and two mic preamps and you get bass, guitar and mic effects and models (the UX 1 has only one mic preamp and no phantom power but all the rest is there). If you are looking for a portable all-in-one unit the BOSS, Tascam and Fostex units all do cool stuff. I would suggest going for the most tracks and the biggest unit you can afford and want to move around. I say this because as you go down in size the more the functions get buried in button pushing. This is another drawback of the handheld Hn4, I am constantly going through menus to do the simplest tasks--time consuming and irritating and can kill creativity in a heartbeat. The track number is important to consider if you know that you want to make full sounding songs. I have had four track units that I made obselete because of my need to have 16 or more tracks.
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It ain't the arrow, it's the Indian!May 14th, 2010 08:15 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Here's one I found on Craigslist about 10 days ago. I think it's in Lubbock.
If they still have it, I can check it out for you. B.
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Youngstown, OhioMay 14th, 2010 09:26 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I sold my Tascam Cassette PortaStudio many years ago, and kind of miss it at times. Still have a few of the cassettes that I used for recording. Much prefer my digital recorders, though.
-Dennis
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I love the blues!May 15th, 2010 08:14 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Take my advice and get a BR-600, or the soon to released BR-800.
Like most, I started recording using a Fostex X-14, 4tr cassette deck, and when the BOSS BR-8 was released, I got one (here I must post, if you don't know, that I have a brother that works for Roland).
In about 30min after opening the box, and this includes reading the first 25pgs of BR-8 manual, I had recorded a song.
One reason being was that the BR-8's transport was designed to mimic a cassette recorder, you selected a guitar patch, armed a track, and recorded.
I didn't even read the BR-600 manual when I first got it, the menu was just about the same, other than transferring songs using USB, or the free BR Wave Converter.
My new BR-800 should be here, and I'll post about it. In the meantime, you can watch the video tutorials I created for the BR-600.
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I don't have anything clever to sayMay 15th, 2010 11:32 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Folks, looks like I may have located one. Thanks for the replies though, you have been very helpful.
As far as digital goes, I may go there one day but I am quite content with the old cassette based media. As long as I can still find type II tape (it is out there if your look), I am happy.
Cassette reminds me of a time in my life when recording was new to me. For what I do, I prefer the simple approach cassette offers.
thanks again,
Jarrett
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the size of Wales.May 28th, 2010 03:49 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Although I haven't even powered it up for years, I can't bear to get rid of my Tascam 424 MkII. Some of the stuff I recorded on that (and a friend's Yamaha equivalent) stands up to anything I've done in Logic.
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TelebastardMay 28th, 2010 04:15 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I approve. Speaking as someone who makes part of my living pro-tooling the s#%t out of things, there is a tremendous amount to be gained by working with a linear platform where you actually have to focus on performance.
Also tape, even cassette tape, can sound very good indeed.
And the kids are back into cassettes now too.
Rock on. And post your work for us if you can. Of course you'll have to convert to MP3...
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I love me some me!!Jun 1st, 2010 06:27 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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They are still available
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TelebastardJun 1st, 2010 09:26 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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That's a nice unit, but not cassette. Similar to the BR series.
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What, Me worry?Jul 22nd, 2010 02:50 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have a reel-to-reel Teak A3440 4-track recorder still in working order if anyone would like.
Also have a Teak reel-to-reel stereo 4-track (2 channels on each side) and a ReVox A77 Pro 2-track all in working order.
If I only would find the time to transfer my old 4-track master tapes in to Cubase. Soon, soon...
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