D8B with analog reel to reel

[screamingotter]

I am contemplating purchase of D8B from widow of owner. It is in very good shape and has all the original boxes. Good price but wondering if it is a headache for my purposes.

I have two multi-track tape machines and want to use the board to record and playback. I know it is designed for digital but does have analog outs. Former recording engineering from mid-70s to mid-80s and want to record for fun.

Is anyone using the system with analog tape? Do you recommend it as alternative?

Thanks for your time and input.

Kindest regards,

Rob

[Crash]

Welcome Rob, I don't know anyone that is using the console with an analog tape machine. If I were still using tape, I personally wouldn't use a digital board unless it was for the automation and if I was going that route for automation, I wouldn't use an analog tape machine. I guess if you want to go to the trouble of striping tape with code to get things to lock...maybe. I started out recording to thin strips of rusty metal and now use a d8b with an HDR and it is a pretty slick, though dated, setup. I still use loads of whiz bang outboard as well tube comps etc, so it I still feel like I am in a studio as opposed to sitting in front of a computer mousing it with all plug ins.

There is my 2 cents worth....

[Phil.c]

Hi Rob,

I also did a lot if recording engineering in the 70/80's but I've had dual d8b's/HDR's for I guess over 16 years and i'm with Crash, they might be outdated but they supply the goods, linking up a d8b and analogue tape is possible but not the best way to go IMO

Phil