Tascam 388
Home > Home Recording Forum > Talkin' Smack > Tascam 388
Posted on Nov 12, 2006 10:01 pm
_Griphin_
Member Since: Nov 12, 2006
Well here's my first message, greetings to all!!!
Question I had, does anything out there read tapes recorded on the Tascam 388 8-Track recorder?!? And speaking of Tascam 388, does anyone know where to find spare parts for the unit?!? Appreciate any response, thanks once again!!!
[ Back to Top ]
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 14, 2006 07:15 pm You would only be able to play those tapes back on another 8 track type recorder. As for spare parts, well that could be tough. I suggest a few differant searchs on google. I tried a quick one but came up kind of empty. Also if you have a local pro audio place like Guitar Center or better take it there or ask if they have any connections to parts.
Nov 19, 2006 12:29 am So I could use another Tascam reel to reel and that would read the tapes, or is each unit format specific (eg. Tascam 388 tapes can only be read on a Tascam 388)?!?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 19, 2006 11:28 am Yes that is what most people do. The only drawback will be tuning the tape's pitch. If you didn't lay a steady note down to adjust pitch with you will be flying by the seat of your pants on that one. But hopefully it wont be far off.
Even with 16 and 24 track tapes we used to drag em from one studio to the next. You just need the tone to match the pitch with.
Nov 19, 2006 11:34 am All 1/4" 8 tracks are compatible with one another, provided that they share the same tape speeds.
