Inventing the multi-track recorder

Fostex G24S & Tascam MSR24S Multitracks

Another chance to do some crystal gazing at product development in the music/recording/visual fields.

the science of synchronisation explained

Take It From The Top

Tony Mills with more up and downmarket software

Following on from last month's glossary of terms, we begin our run through the complicated business that is recording, with a back-to-basics approach to setting record levels.

Mark Jenkins' system

Fostex 160 Multitracker

What can I say... it's black, it lights up... they've done it again — another winner.

Day-to-day use takes its toll on recording equipment, so proper maintenance and servicing is essential to get the best from your studio toys. David Mellor takes a look behind the scenes of Fostex's service department.

Fostex Synchroniser & Sync Controller

Having familiarised you hopefully with the jargon and workings of synchronisers through his 'Using Timecodes' series, Francis Rumsey now turns his critical eye to the most affordable synchroniser/controller set-up available: the Model 4030/4035 from Fostex.

Studio Ergonomics

Part three deals with Studio Ergonomics; namely, where best to position equipment in your studio.

With Digital Audio Tape becoming widely used for mastering, it's important to know how it differs from its quarter-inch predecessor and how it can benefit you. Vic Lennard acknowledges his new master.

Advice on what to look for in a commercial studio when considering your first recording venture.

Strongroom Studio

Hidden in the centre of London is a recording studio with MIDI very much in its heart. Dan Goldstein talks to its directors about technology, producers and prejudice.

A little lateral thinking from Paul White reveals new and better ways of getting signals to and from tape.

At last — a BBC MIDI interface

Chris Smith enlightens us on the subject of locking music to video

Digital 8-Track Recorder

The Four Track Future - Where To Start With Cassette-Based Recording

Four-track Fandango - Gary Cooper looks at all today's choices for cassette multitracking

UK's annual studio products event

Ray Staff - Disc Cutting Engineer at Trident Studios.

Chris Smith continues his series on synchronisation