DOWNLOAD: FostexA8LR
Billed as being “about the size of twenty albums stacked together,” the A-8LR differed from the more common A-8 by virtue of 8-track simultaneous recording (as opposed to 4-track simultaneous on the A-8). We had one of these machines in the house briefly when we were kids and it did not sound very good. The A-8 records on 1/4″ reel tape. It is certainly very small for an 8-track machine.
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I need to find/buy one of these. Does anyone know where I can get one?
I do know someone selling an A-8. It's it almost in
perfect condition. Original owner w/ original
boxes, manuals. I mean this guy said he only used
it twice. There wasn't a scratch on it. It was very
clean. He also has the 8ch. mixer w/ VU meter
bridge which was also in perfect condition. Email
me if interested. D.C. AREA/ earforsound@hotmail.com
I have an A-8LR for sale. If you are interested contact me at johnmill48@aol.com
I have one with 20 basf 1/4 plus rack plus 3 effects rachs
danwired16@gmail.com
I just happened across one in a thrift store. It starts up, but not having reel to reel tapes to test all functions, I can't say if it works. By the time I figure it out, it may be gone, but priced at $124.99 as of 8/28/21
Still available? I’d like to purchase now!
Yes I have one
There's one on ebay uk 121173579218 at the moment. Hope this helps
Keep in mind that the track width on the A8 would have been about the same as a standard consumer cassette; machine care and tape choice could be hugely influential in the quality of recording/playback. I used one of these for years, kept it de-mag'ed and clean, and restricted my tape choice pretty much to Maxell UD35-90B. And was always happy to go into my home studio. For the money spent the A-series open reel studio was solid.
Did you find a deck to buy?
I have an A-8 and an A-2 that I will be selling.
I this still for sale? If so please contact me. RollingWriter@gmail.com
I also have an A-8 for sale. works, $300
Is the A-8 you are selling an A-8 LR? I'm looking for the one with the full 8 track option. thank you.
Please contact me if you still have this for sale. rollingwriter@gmail.com
Hey there, Im looking for an A-8LR 1/4 for sale you can reach me at Dannysr24@aol.com
I have an A8, A2, matching mixer and transport pad (navigator) for sale. This was THE set to have in the 80s! Email me.
if anyone has a A-8 LR for sale I am willing to buy and have a Paypal account if preffered.
my email is jeremynmorales@aol.com
I have one, it use to belong to my father, it's in very good condition.
Hey Teresa,
Can I get your contact info to get more info on the Fostex A8?
Thanks,
Matt
Hello,
Do you still have this A-series multitrack. I have tapes from way back then that i would like to play so if you want to sell, I would buy...
thank you