Recording

Where we sort out and explain carefully a set of technical terms: this month, recording gear

Live Recording

Samson MPL2242

Live/recording mixer

Bamboozled by technical specs? David Mellor explains how to 'interpret' audio equipment specifications and also gives the lowdown on that little understood concept, Barkhausen noise.

Recording Tips

PART 2: Timecode - much talked about but little understood - is of increasing importance to musicians and recording engineers. Whether you are synchronising audio to video, or MIDI to multitrack, at least a working knowledge of SMPTE/EBU is required. In the second part of this series, David Mellor explains what timecode is and how it is used.

Tama are the first acoustic percussion manufacturer to enter the electronic arena: Paul White tested the first example in the country to see if the Japanese could make something more than a Simmons copy.

Tonmeister Course lecturer, Francis Rumsey, explains how timecodes are used to synchronise audio to video in Part 3 of our series.

To All RM Readers

J.L. Cooper PPS-1

Looking for an alternative means of syncing MIDI instruments to tape? David Mellor tries out a low-cost solution from J.L. Cooper Electronics - the PPS-1.

8-track Recorder

The 8-track war hots up. Now Tascam have an 8-track cassette to compete with the Toa MR8T. We know that eight tracks on compact cassette are possible, but who does it better, Tascam or Toa? David Mellor decides.

Drumcheck

Eight pads, one reviewer. Bob Henrit puts one over the eight

DrumCheck

Yet more MIDI manipulation, as Bob Henrit explores this trigger to MIDI converter

Studio Test

It's cheap, it's fast, it's sensitive — it's Jim Betteridge

As integration of musical and studio technology grows, the need for units like Anatek's new sync box grows. Synchronisation made easy with Vic Lennard.

An easy-to-follow project to fit separate outputs to your Dr. Rhythm to increase its versatility.

Samson Servo 150

Studio power for your monitoring

Interconnect

16-track Tape Recorder

Ever since its launch, the Fostex B16 has dominated the budget 16-track studio market Now Paul White tests its successor, the E16, and finds out if the improvements are worthwhile.

Fender PX2216D powered mixer

Innovative PA concept