This Tascam 424 MKII Portastudio has an attached Power Cable and comes with a 20-foot XLR Cable. Condition:This recorder is in good condition with normal wear, has been fully tested, and works great. Please see pictures for details on item condition. Tascam 424 MKII Introduced in 1996 - For the artist / engineer working alone, the 424 MKII will be that much easier to operate with the inclusion of automated Punch In / Out capability. The system provides easy capturing of the punch in and out points, incorporates a rehearsal feature, and makes the entire recording process hands-free.
The Tascam Portastudio 424 is a cassette based four track recorder and mixer. Of course this is an older piece of technology, so I will review the unit based on what it is capable of doing, and not fault it for being a product of its time. If you're looking to get into recording music, I would definitely recommend looking into a computer based system rather than this one, but if you're looking for four track tape recorder like this one, please continue reading.
Let me start off by saying that this is a popular four track recorder as far as these go, and for a good reason. For a compact mixer, its got a lot of different features and options including equalization, dbx noise reduction, and some nice faders.
The interface is very user friendly as everything is easily located. Even if you don't have any prior experience with recording or machines like this, I think you should be able to catch on pretty quickly.
The quality of the recordings you will get as a whole will probably be nothing better than average since you are recording to a tape medium, but at the same time it has a cool quality to it that is hard to replicate without using an actual tape cassette recorder. The price of the Portastudios 424 has fallen significantly, so if you're looking to play around with a four track tape recorder that is put together well, this is a great time to buy this one. Tascam is one of the best at their game, especially with products made around this time period. These are readily available on eBay, so if you're interested in picking one up you'll be able to find one no problem.
If you're going to go the four track tape route, either for your main set up or for playing around with on the side, the Tascam Portastudio 424 is the model I would definitely recommend. I have used this Tascam cassette 4 track for over 4 years now. These machines are pretty out dated but I enjoy the simplicity of recording onto cassette tapes. You can buy cassettes at many stores making it easier than memory cards. And you are recording analog! I also use the machine to make mix tapes so I can listen to them in my car.
So many different uses for such a versatile recorder.I enjoy the mutitracking and simple equalizer controls. I have no complaints with the machine. It fits the easy 4-track recording I want.
Perfect to record a simple demo for a new song or to record that real tape sound. George Harrison said 'I like a little bit of tape hiss' and don't we all.There are micrphone XLR inputs as well as guitar cord 1/4' cords for easy connection.
Also has main stereo outs and headphone jack.The recorder only has two inputs between XLR and ΒΌβ so only two track simultaneous recording can happen. Each input has a gain level to keep the tracks from peaking out. Each input also has 3 equalization controls, low middle and high, and left right panning controls. Recordable cassette tapes can be bought that have normally 45 minutes of recording time on them. Any cassette used can only be used one sided β remember β otherwise you will record backwards over everything you have already recorded! Recording on tape can be tricky but very rewarding.I bought my model used for 50 US dollars at a trade show.
A rare find that was between other outdated tape recorders. 50 US dollars was a very generous price because if you want to buy a new 4-track cassette recorder it would run at least 150-200 US dollars. I love this cassette recorder and wouldn't trade it for an other one.