The Geoff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Anybody got experience with the Fostex 160 Analogue Cassette Recorder/mixer? Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I have an old Fostex 280 that is a really decent piece of gear but I've never seen a 160. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hmmm. And who made off with the 120 - that's what I want to know. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I also have a d108. The plot thickens... Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Fostex? No, it's cat's piss... Oh... you mean... No, sorry. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Kramer Ferrington III.: Fostex? No, it's cat's piss... Oh... you mean... No, sorry. I know what you mean G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by PBBPaul: I have an old Fostex 280 that is a really decent piece of gear but I've never seen a 160. So - Fostex is generall decent stuff? Up there with Tascam? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 The Dreaded Double Post Bug. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Geoff B.: So - Fostex is generall decent stuff? Up there with Tascam? IIRC, back in the days of casette tape portastudios, Tascam and Fostex were like Coke and Pepsi. Portastudios came in one of the two flavours and were pretty darn similar. Now, you mention a specific model but I don't know whether that was better or worse than average. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Tascam is by Teac, and has a stronger reputation than Fostex. Fostex was always more affordable, but decent quality. They may have offered similarly priced entry level units, but some Tascam models were dedicated studio units, and commanded a much higher price. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Bluesape: They may have offered similarly priced entry level units, but some Tascam models were dedicated studio units, and commanded a much higher price. Oh sure, but I was talking about porta studios. At that level (and IIRC) they were, overall, pretty similar. Maybe Tascam had the edge, but it was pretty much of a muchness. Anyway, that's the impression I got. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I'm looking for something cheap to play and learn with. I've found this Fostex, this Tascam, this Yamaha , and this other Yamaha. They all seem reasonable and cheap, but I haven't a clue what's what or desirable. Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Geoff B.: They all seem reasonable and cheap, but I haven't a clue what's what or desirable. The Tascam's blurb refers specifically to being able to record 4 tracks at once, which can come in handy for quickie band demos (hey, if it was good enough for Sun Studios...). I'm a bit puzzled about the 2nd Yamaha. It's described as "digital". (?) Does it record onto a hard disk or something? I'd go for the Tascam, then perhaps the Yammies and lastly the Fostex. Not because it's a worse brand, but simply because the Fostex looks cheaper and more limited. I don't like that dark photograph either, who knows what didn't come out in the picture? Maybe you can PM blueswithoutblame, he uses a 4 track portastudio to record his band gigs. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Kramer Ferrington III.: Originally posted by Geoff B.: They all seem reasonable and cheap, but I haven't a clue what's what or desirable. The Tascam's blurb refers specifically to being able to record 4 tracks at once, which can come in handy for quickie band demos (hey, if it was good enough for Sun Studios...). I'm a bit puzzled about the 2nd Yamaha. It's described as "digital". (?) Does it record onto a hard disk or something? I'd go for the Tascam, then perhaps the Yammies and lastly the Fostex. Not because it's a worse brand, but simply because the Fostex looks cheaper and more limited. I don't like that dark photograph either, who knows what didn't come out in the picture? Maybe you can PM blueswithoutblame, he uses a 4 track portastudio to record his band gigs. The last Yammie is MiniDisc - it looks handy, though. Otherwise I was thinking the same way. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Originally posted by Geoff B.: The last Yammie is MiniDisc - it looks handy, though. Otherwise I was thinking the same way. Well, one thing I dislike about TAPE is that if you record over and over on the same spot you can actually stretch the tape and screw everything up. Can you overwrite the minidisk or do you have to have a new minidisk every time? Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think I'll have a go at something cheap - ie the Fostex or the first Yammie, and then try for the MiniDisc Yammie. If I get both I can get rid of the first one - then again I could use them in tandem Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Go for the minidisc. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 If you don't mind the suggestion of someone who has been recording for a very long time.... if you need a standalone deck, look for a Korg D-8 or something similar. If you have a computer, look at a Tascam US-428. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Yep. That's a step up, but what you gain is well worth it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashback Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Indeed I have the VS-890 which I guess is even a bigger step up. No problems what so ever. I think it even makes espresso if you get on the right layer. I hear allot of jokes about Rolands Manuals yeah, a little maybe, but I dont have a problem with them or they have improved. Tascam is good stuff too My CD-RW700 blew a filter cap during the 1st or 2nd year, but being a tech. that was little more than an inconvenience. I run it now with a 4" muffin fan on top and it's happy... When i get big i'm gonn'a get an electric guitar... When i get real big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The mini disc is IMHO way above cassette. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Good advice. My budget is extremely limited, so I'll wait for the MiniDisc to come up & give it a go. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'm still curious: can you reuse the minidiscs? If not, how much do they cost? Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Yes, as far as I can work out, they're much the same as DVD-RAM. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 They are said to be good for a million rewrites. Sounds nuts, don't it? http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/484.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 That should be just about enough for me to get a number right. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 i dont know how into this you wanna get, but i can tell you from my experience, once i got my 4 track(it was a korg pxr4) i wanted to get rid of it. Now being able to see the tracks like on a comp and dealing with the small interface kinda sucked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 The minidisk uses a compression scheme. No thanks. "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 So? It's being used for a cheap "notebook", right? A way-old cheap model cassette multitrack is likely to have crap heads that need alignment... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Originally posted by greenboy: So? It's being used for a cheap "notebook", right? A way-old cheap model cassette multitrack is likely to have crap heads that need alignment... If,for little money, you could get 24 bit 48k, with MIDI and VSTi and software all included, wouldn't it be worth it? Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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