Simplify my non-computer setup (Fostex R8, Zoom R24)?

[chessparov]

IMHO you already have a way cool hybrid set up.

FWIW one of my recording "heros", Daniel Lanois, has been using semi-pro reel to reels for audio capture for years-before dumping them into a computer. Sometimes for major artist releases.

Tony Visconti also liked to use narrow format analog (including cassette),
although he preferred to record the lead vocal on wide gauge analog or to digital.

Chris

[p_wats]

Originally Posted by chessparov

IMHO you already have a way cool hybrid set up.

FWIW one of my recording "heros", Daniel Lanois, has been using semi-pro reel to reels for audio capture for years-before dumping them into a computer. Sometimes for major artist releases.

Tony Visconti also liked to use narrow format analog (including cassette),
although he preferred to record the lead vocal on wide gauge analog or to digital.

Chris

Thanks! I do like all of the gear individually, so maybe I should just see if I can make it all work well together.

Speaking of cassette I've got an awesome old Yamaha MT8X 8-track cassette recorder that is a lot of fun too...I should try to work that in. Ha.

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Originally Posted by p_wats

Thanks! I do like all of the gear individually, so maybe I should just see if I can make it all work well together.

Speaking of cassette I've got an awesome old Yamaha MT8X 8-track cassette recorder that is a lot of fun too...I should try to work that in. Ha.

Just snagged one of those off of evilBay. Going to transfer 10 years of 4-track goodness to my DAW.

[p_wats]

Originally Posted by gravyface

Just snagged one of those off of evilBay. Going to transfer 10 years of 4-track goodness to my DAW.

They are so much fun. I didn't start home recording until USB interfaces were the norm, so going back to a deck like this shakes it up nicely.

Good price on eBay?

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Originally Posted by p_wats

They are so much fun. I didn't start home recording until USB interfaces were the norm, so going back to a deck like this shakes it up nicely.

Good price on eBay?

I grew up on a Yamaha MT50 4 track, kind of disappointed that this can't track to 8 tracks concurrently, but I guess most 8 track cassettes couldn't (besides the Tascam 238).

Got it for 60 bucks, shipping is brutal, but being able to have direct outs on each channel and transfer to my DAW is priceless for me. Might even lend it out to some people in the community; saw a few ads locally for people wanting to do the same.