Sync DAT or DA88?

[anders]

Just a general question to all seasoned post people; which would you choose to get first in putting together a post set-up - a sync dat or a sync DA88? (I understand both is the best answer. but which would you purchase first?) Any recommended decks?
Thanks to all replies.

[This message has been edited by anders (edited 12-20-99).]

[Vaughn]

Hey Anders,

Hard call. Both is the right answer,but I would say that if you are going to be doing layback to video work, most of your video houses will use T/C DATs. Also what format may people bring to you from work on location? I get most of mine on T/C DATs. If you are going to be mixing 5.1 surround for film you need a DA88. The DA88 is a good backup format as well.

Good Luck
Robert


[This message has been edited by Vaughn (edited 12-21-99).]

[Borgbilly]

Yep, Yep! Most of it comes to me on TC DAT. Unless you have a DigiBeta and D5 in house for laybacks, I recommend you take the plunge for the TC DAT first.

[anders]

Thanks to both for input.