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Re: Cassette 4-Track... Req!
Thanks so far guys. I'd really like to get something that's not a used
piece of equipment, if only for peace of mind. I should have mentioned
that
my masters weren't done at 3-3/4 ips as for instance the Tascam 414 MKII
offers up...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daryl Shawn" <highhorse@mhorse.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 10 January, 2007 06:39 AM
Subject: Re: Cassette 4-Track... Req!
> Heh heh heh...do I ever, it's my main looping machine. I love 'em! Go
>with
> a Tascam, the 424 mark 3 or the 464 are both excellent machines with
>good
> transports, and you can usually get either for less than $100 on Ebay.
>
> I own seven four-tracks, unfortunately five of them are in storage and
>the
> other two are here with me in south Mexico, or I'd be happy to lend you
> one. Feel free to come on by, tho'.
>
> Oh, and Paul, be careful, the 688's are eight track cassette, not four.
> However, the 644 is a four-track with similar mixing and automation
> capabilities.
>
> Daryl Shawn
> www.swanwelder.com
>
>
>> Hi folks!
>>
>> Remember 4-track cassette recorders?
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>> I've got to get ahold of a cassette 4-track to remaster some old tapes
>to
>> high res data files. Having looked at the few that seem to be out
>there
>> I didn't get the impression that the Tascam or Fostex was really what I
>> wanted, quality-wise. I need a 4-track cassette machine with an
>> excellent tape path, motor etc. - something suitable to work with
>> cassettes, some of which (however carefully and lovingly stored) are
>> circa 1980. (I've got to do something while getting my finger back to
>> snap - and it's coming along well, for those who helped in April)
>>
>> I never used dbx or dolby to do any of these masters, so that's not an
>> issue. I just need something quiet and fine. Your suggestions are
>> greatly appreciated.
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