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Hmm...that makes it a little difficult, as there aren't many cassette four-tracks still being manufactured. Tascam (my favorite) makes three, but only the entry-level MFP01 and 02 mark II operate at regular speed. They might work for you, but neither has EQ, effects loops, etc. Fostex makes the X-12 which is regular speed, but I don't really recommend their stuff, it's very cheaply made. I'm pretty sure Yamaha and Marantz have stopped production of these machines altogether, but you might still be able to find a few dealers and grab a Yamaha MT4x which is a good box. best of luck, Daryl Shawn www.swanwelder.com > Thanks so far guys. I'd really like to get something that's not a > used piece of equipment, if only for peace of mind. I should have > mentioned that my masters weren't done at 3-3/4 ips as for instance > the Tascam 414 MKII offers up... > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Shawn" <highhorse@mhorse.com> > To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com> > Sent: Wednesday, 10 January, 2007 06:39 AM > Subject: Re: Cassette 4-Track... Req! > > >> Heh heh heh...do I ever, it's my main looping machine. I love 'em! Go >> with a Tascam, the 424 mark 3 or the 464 are both excellent machines >> with good transports, and you can usually get either for less than >> $100 on Ebay. >> >> I own seven four-tracks, unfortunately five of them are in storage >> and the other two are here with me in south Mexico, or I'd be happy >> to lend you one. Feel free to come on by, tho'. >> >> Oh, and Paul, be careful, the 688's are eight track cassette, not >> four. However, the 644 is a four-track with similar mixing and >> automation capabilities. >> >> Daryl Shawn >> www.swanwelder.com >> >> >>> Hi folks! >>> >>> Remember 4-track cassette recorders? >>> >>> I've got to get ahold of a cassette 4-track to remaster some old >>> tapes to high res data files. Having looked at the few that seem to >>> be out there I didn't get the impression that the Tascam or Fostex >>> was really what I wanted, quality-wise. I need a 4-track cassette >>> machine with an excellent tape path, motor etc. - something suitable >>> to work with cassettes, some of which (however carefully and >>> lovingly stored) are circa 1980. (I've got to do something while >>> getting my finger back to snap - and it's coming along well, for >>> those who helped in April) >>> >>> I never used dbx or dolby to do any of these masters, so that's not >>> an issue. I just need something quiet and fine. Your suggestions >>> are greatly appreciated.