Hi. New member here. My name is Michael.
In the past I've used the TASCAM 38 and 52, the DA-88, along with a stack of outboards and the M1516 and M2516 and M1516 boards. I started in the 80s much like a lot of folks with a Ross 4-track, then a TASCAM Porta Studio eventually working my way up to the 488 MkII before going off the deep end into 1/2" format.
I've been out of the hobby for over 15 years now and a lot has changed. I never was one for recording on a computer, and the big boards and digital tape is just too unwieldy for a home set-up any longer.
I bought a TASCAM Model 16 a few days ago and had a chance to use it today. The thrill of recording that I felt in the 80s returned almost immediately. This machine is so easy to use I haven't even opened the manual yet.
The routing and capabilities of this compact package are remarkable at this price point and the sound is like nothing I ever heard out of my older equipment.
It's almost like using a Porta Studio again, but with a lot more features. I think I've come home again.
Thanks for having me.