Posts Tagged ‘track’

This is a quick demonstration of my 8 track Fostex Model 80 that recently sold on eBay. It’s a great little machine and a real shame to see it go. This is a rare model, ¼ inch tape with 8 tracks that will blow all your digital gear out of the water. A lot of these machines have buttons that do not work/dead lights, however this one they are all in working order. This video shows the machine working, all the lights and buttons etc. It also shows the functions of the machine including 2 memory points, looping, track solo/arming, monitor as well as play, stop fast-forward, rewind etc. I purchased this recorder a few years ago whilst studying on my music technology degree from a reel-to-reel collector. I have since taken excellent care of the machine and used it for recording an acoustic duo I used to play in. Im gutted Im selling this but Im having to downsize all my gear and I cant justify keeping it when I hardly record anymore. When I purchased the machine, the collector said the machine was actually used by the BBC for overdubbing programmes. I believe on the latter part of the tape (included) there are a few of the original recordings along with test tones. One full tape and one spool (blank) reel will be included. He believed that this is a rare model, and the 8 track ¼ tape Fostex machines are among some of the best you can buy. The machine sounds and looks great. All of the heads are in excellent condition, no oxidization on them at all. Condition of the machine in …

Original track on 45 RPM single. Being put on reel to reel tape at the same time. Recording to Akai GX 620 on Ampex 641 tape at 7.5 IPS.

I got this of eBay a couple of days ago. It works well, and this video is so long I’ve had to split it up into 2 parts!

Learn how to use microphones and connectors on ananalog reel to reel 4 track tape recorder to record songs in this music instructional video. Expert: sledge Bio: Kurt Glaser, callsign of N7QJM, has been an active ham since the early 90′s. He built his first ham radio in 1970. N7QJM operates out of his ‘ham shack’ on the All Emergencies channel. Filmmaker: kurt glaser

This is a great sounding deck, built by Akai I think.

My trusty old 760 being tested prior to being sold.

Learn how to set up cables for ananalog reel to reel 4 track tape recorder to record songs in this music instructional video. Expert: Kurt Glaser Bio: Kurt Glaser has been doing electronic calibration of audio gear since the early 70′s. He is owner/chief recording engineer of KGB Studios in Redmond, WA. Filmmaker: kurt glaser

Learn more ways to use the active mixer of ananalog reel to reel 4 track tape recorder to record songs in this music instructional video. Expert: Kurt Glaser Bio: Kurt Glaser has been doing electronic calibration of audio gear since the early 70′s. He is owner/chief recording engineer of KGB Studios in Redmond, WA. Filmmaker: kurt glaser

just as the title says, hear what an old 8 track tape sounds on a 4 track reel to reel

Learn how to record on track 3 of an analog reel to reel 4 track tape recorder to record songs in this music instructional video. Expert: Kurt Glaser Bio: Kurt Glaser has been doing electronic calibration of audio gear since the early 70′s. He is owner/chief recording engineer of KGB Studios in Redmond, WA. Filmmaker: kurt glaser