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From: cyrus@symplex.UUCP (cyrus)
Newsgroups: net.music.synth
Subject: Re: Multitrack decks
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Date: Sun, 11-Aug-85 12:32:31 EDT
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Posted: Sun Aug 11 12:32:31 1985
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> I am on the verge of getting equipment for a home studio,
> including a synth and a multitrack tape deck. 
> 
> I know that Fostex and TEAC both make 4-track cassette decks.
> If you have one of these or if you know anything about their
> relative merits, please send me your thoughts. A store near
> here which carries Fostex is having a sale right now, so fast
> comments will be appreciated. (email or posting is o.k.)
> 
> Thanks,
> Bill Gibson
> gibson@unc                   ...[akgua,decvax,philabs]!mcnc!unc!gibson

I own a Teac 3440 4 track 10" reel to reel.  The sound quality is good,
but you should really have the 4 channel dbx unit to go with it in
order to keep tape hiss low.  Fostex has a new 8 track reel to reel
deck that is smaller than the 3440 and uses the same 1/4" tape.  It
sells for $1600 with an 8 in/ 4 out companion mixer for $750.

Now I am told that any day now I'll be able to sink my teeth into a
Tascam porta studio with 8 tracks on a cassette! including a mixing
board for $3995.  The salesman claim the sound to be good (sure:-)).

I have never liked the sound quailty of a multi-track cassette deck,
dynamic range is the killer.  If the Tascam porta studio is good I may
just buy one.


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