N
NumodusFunk
Guest
Hi There,
I am really tearing my hair out on this issue.
Maybe someone can give me some advice.
I recently bought an Otari MX 5050, and have not yet used it.
As time goes on, I am starting to convince myself that we need a 2" machine to get a 'Real tape Drum sound' as heard in 70's jazz/ funk music with amazing production. We have some great vintage gear, but want to make sure we can get the best tape sound for the drums.
Our budget is limeted, but a 2" 3M m79 machine is up for sale for £2000, these are apparently better sounding than Struder a80s.
I have had mixed views on this, so now I am confused.
Some say, stay away from the 3M machine, as they are problematic, and expensive to fix. Others say that the Struder A80 is more reliable.
But the real issue is - Can the otari mx 5050 8 track get a good tape sound for drums, or do you need a 2" 16 track with fatter tape bandwidth?
I would be happy to know that the MX 5050 is good enough for quality drum recording - or is it considered an unprofessional machine.
Has anyone had any great results from an MX 5050, or even compared the sound to a 2" machine?
I would be grateful for any advice.
cheers
Steve
I am really tearing my hair out on this issue.
Maybe someone can give me some advice.
I recently bought an Otari MX 5050, and have not yet used it.
As time goes on, I am starting to convince myself that we need a 2" machine to get a 'Real tape Drum sound' as heard in 70's jazz/ funk music with amazing production. We have some great vintage gear, but want to make sure we can get the best tape sound for the drums.
Our budget is limeted, but a 2" 3M m79 machine is up for sale for £2000, these are apparently better sounding than Struder a80s.
I have had mixed views on this, so now I am confused.
Some say, stay away from the 3M machine, as they are problematic, and expensive to fix. Others say that the Struder A80 is more reliable.
But the real issue is - Can the otari mx 5050 8 track get a good tape sound for drums, or do you need a 2" 16 track with fatter tape bandwidth?
I would be happy to know that the MX 5050 is good enough for quality drum recording - or is it considered an unprofessional machine.
Has anyone had any great results from an MX 5050, or even compared the sound to a 2" machine?
I would be grateful for any advice.
cheers
Steve