just bought a tascam 414...

[calciumwaves]

i was informed that it was an mkii but it isn't. but i have one problem, and it's pretty noob: how do i plug in a mic if the only inputs i have are 1/4" inputs? i'm talking about plugging in an xlr mic. i looked around to see if xlr-to-1/4" adapters exist, and they do, but i wanted to know how recordings is originally intended. if anyone could help, i'd appreciate it.

EDIT: also, if anyone could help me figure out how to mixdown on a computer? i've got an m-audio usb interface, if that's useable.

[Scott Whigham]

You can buy an XLR -> 1/4" cable if you don't want to use the adapter. That's what I would suggest.

As for mixing, you'll do it in the software. Your M-Audio came with some variation of ProTools, right? You'll do it in PT.

[calciumwaves]

would there be any loss in quality for using that cable?

as for mixing, awesome - thanks.

[Blix]

would there be any loss in quality for using that cable?


No offense, but that question is hilarious considering the 4-track tape recorder, the audio will be pretty bad anyway.

.... 4-track cassette recorders never sounded very good...

[Blix]

And uh, IIRC, the 414 have a mic/line input, an XLR to jack will do the trick.

[Scott Whigham]

No offense, but that question is hilarious considering the 4-track tape recorder, the audio will be pretty bad anyway.

.... 4-track cassette recorders never sounded very good...On be nice :) We all have to start somewhere!

[Blix]

On be nice :) We all have to start somewhere!




;)

10bereallynice

[treeofpain]

Why are you using a 4 track cassette if you have an m-audio rig? Just wondering...

[calciumwaves]

to answer everyone's question: i felt like messing around on cassettes pretty much. i paid 30 bucks for it, so it's not much of a loss.

thanks everyone, going to buy an adapter tomorrow.