I have been wanting to learn how to record on tape since I was about 15 years old. My band recorded on my neighbor's old Teac reel to reel machine a while back but I never got serious into learning how to splice tape and edit recordings. Although it may be more convienient to record and edit audio digitally, I have always gravitated towards analog signal processing and recording for some reason, just seems like a better match for me and I dig the primal nature of it. Plus, I found that I cannot stare at a computer monitor for a long time. A year ago I decided I wanted to teach myself analog recording from square one, meaning, buying a good ol' 4 track cassette recorder. I happened to score this Tascam 234 from the 80s for cheap but realized the belt in it didnt work when I got it, meaning, I can do everything with it BUT record. Instead of paying Tascam a minimum of 200 dollars to even wink at the 234 I've decided to bite the bullet and troubleshoot the grimey bastard myself. I found a great link online: http://www.thegreatbear.net/audio-transfer/tascam-234-4-track-cassette-capstan-belt-replacement/. It shows it detail how to replace the belt on a tascam 234...what an AWESOME resource! I am actually looking forward to ripping this bad boy open and bring it back to life. I believe learning how to work with this piece of gear will be essential to me digging a deeper tunnel to the analog underworld and will also contrast nicely with the digital recording techniques I have been learning.
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