Re: making casset recordings for audition


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Posted by Chris B on January 01, 2003 at 20:37:09:

In Reply to: making casset recordings for audition posted by lan on December 31, 2002 at 18:58:17:

You can get machines like the Tascam Porta 02 for about $150.00 at places like Musician's Friend. By the time you add microphones, etc. you'll be into it for a bit more. A lot of home stereo type machines don't have the speed stability to do a good job of recording music without wobble. Also, you don't need to spend an arm and a leg for a mic., but do need one designed to record instruments rather than vocals. Things like the Nady SP-5 are fairly cheap and do a decent job. From there, the sky is the limit for price.
The other option is to ask some local band directors if they have any decent equipment where you could come in after school and cut your tape. Once you get the best quality you can afford, profesional duplicating services are often reasonable. Sometimes local colleges have equipment and classes available. What this means is that there are often students looking for a chance to practice their techniques. I know our local college will duplicate tapes with high quality equipment for about $5.00. They even have a recording studio that students can rent cheaply and if there is space will allow community people to use. Problem here is that the equipment is usually pro stuff and not easy to understand when all you want to do is push a 'record' button and play. Again, this is where the students can help as they often know the equipment very well.


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