Jack C Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Fostex, Tascam, whatever... I just need it to run at regular speed (as opposed to high speed, like some units). I'd prefer for it to be able to accept 4 inputs at one time.
Scooter Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I think I still have my old Tascam Portastudio somewhere in the basement. Is it worth anything?
DavidE Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I have a Yamahamahamaha something 100 Mk II or something or other.
serial Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I just used my old Tascam 4 track two days ago after it sat for years. It always got (and did tuesday) really nice clean recordings, even with crap tapes.
Jack C Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 I thought I found a nice cheap one locally, but it runs at high speed - which is better and makes for cleaner recordings - but all my tapes were recorded on an ancient Tascam Porta-01. If your decks say "high speed" or if they record at 3-3/4 ips, they won't work for me.I have stuff i can trade if you don't like money.
cmatthes Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Ugh. I HATED my TASCAM Porta 2 for that very same reason. I want as low tech as possible. Any more than "Play and Record" and I'm out.
Scooter Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 IIRC, mine is a Porta-1 as well. I'm fairly certain it's not high speed. It hasn't been used since the 90's, but I know it's been kept in it's box so it should be just perfect. I'll check tonight.Trades? Such as....?
serial Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Porta 1 here as well. I like it. Of course, mine's been USED a lot!
Jack C Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 IIRC, mine is a Porta-1 as well. I'm fairly certain it's not high speed. It hasn't been used since the 90's, but I know it's been kept in it's box so it should be just perfect. I'll check tonight.Trades? Such as....?I don't know. I'll have to go digging through my "stuff" pile. There's plenty of stuff I could stand to get rid of like pickups, a Blues Driver, maybe speakers, DOD Votec... I'm sure there's other stuff if you're interested in anything in particular.
Scooter Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Just checked. Mine's a Tascam PortaONE Ministudio. The tape head was alcohol swabbed before and after every use. Hasn't been used in years and appears to be pristine. Box, manual, everything.Value?
Jack C Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 Scooter - does it look like this? If so, it's just like mine (except functioning). I assume it doesn't have a "HS" marking on it, right? I think they made a high speed version as well. I'm no help on value. I bought mine used around 1994. There's only one completed ebay auction for that model...
nnajar Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 you should look for a portastudio 424. it has adjustable speed for standard OR high speed. has an 8 input mixer, records 4 tracks at once and also allows you to send the 4 tracks each to separate outputs. I had one in the early 90's and it was great. took really good recordings too.Nate
Scooter Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Scooter - does it look like this? If so, it's just like mine (except functioning). I assume it doesn't have a "HS" marking on it, right? I think they made a high speed version as well. I'm no help on value. I bought mine used around 1994. There's only one completed ebay auction for that model... That's it!
Ethan Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 I have some old Fostex thing that I bought with the intention of getting down demos, that I ended up using maybe 2 times...I dont know what speed it is, I will check when Im home from work and practice tonight
Jack C Posted June 4, 2007 Author Posted June 4, 2007 Actually, Scooter and I were able to work out a deal for his Tascam. Thanks everyone for checking.
Michael_ Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 i have a tascam portastudio 424 around here somewhere. don't know exactly where though, come to think of it. if i can dig it up i'll let you know.
Brooks Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 jack, musicians friend is blowing out fostex x-12's for $79.99
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