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388, tape
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 7:41 am
by paul_Archive
hi,
i just got hold of a tascam 388 and was wondering what tape would be best for it. thanx,
Paul
388, tape
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 2:18 pm
by Mark Simms_Archive
Quantegy 456 or 499 and BASF (emtec) 911. Basically any standard high output tape that's still available on 7" reels. Other types will work but you may end up having to transfer them from the bigger 10.5" spools....
388, tape
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:28 pm
by Mark_Archive
If you want to make use of the handy dandy load function you'll need to use 1800 ft, 7" reels such as Quantegy 407 or 457. Oh, and welcome to the club (388 Owner
).
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:52 am
by wiggins_Archive
Mark wrote:If you want to make use of the handy dandy load function you'll need to use 1800 ft, 7" reels such as Quantegy 407 or 457. Oh, and welcome to the club (388 Owner :D ).
Whats the advantage of 407/457 over normal 7" reels of 456 or GP9?
Damn, this is an old thread.
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:57 am
by Mark_Archive
The 388 is set up for it.
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:06 am
by wiggins_Archive
Mark wrote:The 388 is set up for it.
Do you think there'd be a noticeable improvement in sound over the other formulas? Or is it "set up" for other reasons? Can you elaborate?
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:22 am
by Mark_Archive
I mean, mechanically. The transport is designed for 1mm tape. Or whatever thickness 1800 ft on a 7" reel is.
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:28 am
by wiggins_Archive
Ah! Many thanks.
388, tape
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:51 pm
by paul_Archive
i've been using 499 a lot lately. i know it's wrong but you get much high end than with 407/457.
388, tape
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:15 am
by unarmedman_Archive
So, this thread begs the question of an idiot like myself:
Will using 456, 499, or some other 1200' reel be bad for the 388? As in, does it damage it? Or is it just not compatible with the transport?