Almost 20 years ago I had a Ta@#$% 688 and made some excellent recordings on it. Although I have the DAT masters and converted them to WAV files some time ago, my mixing abilities were very limited and I have always wanted to remix some of the tracks. I still have the 8 track multitrack master tapes.
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on an old 8 track machine to transfer the master tapes to the computer?
I think Ta@#$% made at least three models of cassette 8 track recorders - the 688 portastudio, a smaller portastudio and a rack-mounted version. All I need is one with 'direct outs' that is in good working order.
It would be good if I could rent one ...
Cheers,
Matthew
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8 track cassette
by Matthew Dawson » Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:08 pm
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Re: 8 track cassette
by NYMo » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:10 am
I think theres a 688 on eBay at the moment.
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Matthew Dawson » Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:54 pm
I can only see listings for service manuals ... none for the machine itself
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Re: 8 track cassette
by SteveL » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:53 pm
Phew, for a moment there I was having flashbacks....
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Ausrock » Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:13 pm
We have a 688 sitting here doing nothing. No idea what's a fair price or what it'd cost to send from Newcastle.
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Matthew Dawson » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:22 pm
Wow - perhaps we can work something out? Thanks Chris ...
I'll see if I can work out how to get it to Melb from Newcastle ... I will try the suggestions in the thread about Rick's drill.
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I'll see if I can work out how to get it to Melb from Newcastle ... I will try the suggestions in the thread about Rick's drill.
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Kurt » Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:15 am
Probably quicker and easier all round to send the tape to Melbourne rather than the machine to Newcastle...
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Matthew Dawson » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:37 pm
Good point - I'll chat to Chris about that. I have many many tapes though ... it's gonna take a while.
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Re: 8 track cassette
by Ausrock » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:24 am
Matt,
Only just saw your PM and replied.
Re Kurt's comment...........first problem is that I actually don't have a PC anywhere in the recording chain. Haven't had for about 3 years although it is something I am currently working on. Second problem is time......I'm not able to find enough of it to record myself
Only just saw your PM and replied.
Re Kurt's comment...........first problem is that I actually don't have a PC anywhere in the recording chain. Haven't had for about 3 years although it is something I am currently working on. Second problem is time......I'm not able to find enough of it to record myself
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