Hi folks,
So for a while, I've been thinking about buying a cassette tape recorder in order to record demos and ideas at home.
I own modern recording gear but I always thought that going back to this old school way of doing home recordings would be fun creatively. I also really like the idea of not needing a computer and DAW to record.
I was looking into
this one, but I honestly have zero knowledge about that type of gear. Does anybody here have experience with it? Are there any good brands/models you could recommend?
Thanks,
Claude
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When it arrived it had an earthing problem - a nasty hum. Not an uncommon issue, so I found out later. I ended up sending it back to the seller.
Maybe the MK3 version is better more reliable though.
It's weird - I've got GarageBand on an iPad and Logic on a Mac, but the pressure to produce something really good because the software can do anything is somehow limiting and intimidating. I do much of my recording these days in mono on an iPhone.
Thanks so much for all the replies! So I'm seriously considering the Tascam 424. I've seen some interesting listings on eBay. There are also some cheaper models that don't look too bad and might be a good option to get started and see if I like the process.
What sort of cassette am I supposed to use. Is it regular cassette tapes? Or is there a specific type dedicated to 4-track recording?