I just got a 1967 Ampex 440 4 Track Recorder and it has one problem that I can't figure out. When I press the play button or any other button on the control panel it the does the same thing. The rewind motor goes into rewind mode and the take up reel goes into fast forward mode. So, it is running in rewind and fast forward at the same time.

Hi all, my first post!

Anyone knows the Equivalent Input Noise fo the ART Phantom II Pro?
ART Pro Audio https://artproaudio…

I would like to use it as a pre to improve the quality of my recording (I am using a Tascam DR-40) but i don't know if it is really worth :)

Like the title says, I'm a beginner when it comes to audio recording. I'm looking to start recording some footage with audio using a T3i DSLR camera. I purchased the Tascam DR-40 and an Audio-Technica AT897 Line + Gradient Compact Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Today I received my products and decided to test out the Mic and Tascam recorder.

I need a small stereo recorder to record mostly sound effects, i will sue external microphone (mkh 40, mkh 30)
is anyone of you experienced on Tascam dr 40 and Tascam dr 100?

I've had a ZOOM 4-track recorder ( I think it was $200.00 ? ) for a few years but realized that the unit is only capable of recording "shorter" recordings, not 3+ hours continuosly. Now,I have the ZOOM H4 which has a 4-track built in, but, I'd still rather have a unit with larger control buttons & sliders.
If my ZOOM 4-track was capable of long recordings, it would be perfect.