I just picked up a 2'' Ampex mm1100 and am curious if I'm recording music (after aligning the maching) at 0 vu and I've set the machine up for +6 at 0 vu (if that makes sense), should the playback be the same level or lower? When I play back the music from the machine, the vu meters seem a lot lower (maybe it's -6 vu lower) and the audio coming out is a lot lower. Any advice?

:( I just read an article that says that the Quantegy plant in Opelika, Alabama has closed yesterday in lieu of restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

here is the link to the article:
http://www.oanow.co…

I'm gussings it's a Reel-Reel tape system, on the main part the model number is VPN-2. I'm hoping the Amp is worth some money, if anyone knows anything about this product please let me know, I can take some pictures to help you determine if it's worth anything.

Thanks a lot.

Hello, I'm attempting to purchase some good mic preamps. I just got a Pendulum audio dual pre and am looking for a couple of less expensive pres to complement the Pendulum and get a Beatleish sound. Lately I've seen some Altec and Ampex tube mic preamps on Ebay going for a few hundred. Has anyone used these or are there other vintage pres in this price range that are decent. Thanks, Don

anyone got info on these? seem interesting, but would like to know any strength/weaknesses...I did search around and could not find much useful info, if any...

Hello all... not sure if this is the best forum for this question, but here goes.
A client recently brought in some old 2-track 15 ips masters for me to transfer to digital, and I'm not familiar with the longevity of this particular formulation. (For example, I _do_ know a bit about mid-80's 456 stickyness...)