I have found on a number of CDs where orchestra
was recorded digitally and mixed to digital
a metallic coloration discernible in the strings in contrast to older recordings recorded to analog and remastered digitally.

I'm working on some 1/4" reels to CD for a client and am having problems. The tape is Ampex 9472, circa late 1975 running at 15 ips. I'm using an Otari MX5050 for playback. They're turning out to be some of those old reels that don't want to cooperate.

I’m working at a studio with a Studer tape machine and a Trident series 80 board. I am about to start mixing and there is no automation. I have a Pro Tools HD3 system, that although its sounds great, in an A, B comparison to the tape, if the tape is a 10, the pro tools is a 9.25.

I had a great time in Portland at the Tape Op Conference. A lot of great people that were really interested in bettering there craft and not just looking at the latest reverb unit.

The mastering Panel went well. From the response me and the other engineers were getting it seems like people got a lot out of it.

Hello everyone,

Just got back from vacation in Europe. It was great. I am taking part in the mastering forum at this weekends Tape Op conference in Portland Or. If any of you are planning on going let me know.

It should be a very good show. And the weather must be better than it is in NYC. I will give you guys a full report when I get back.

I've got what is probably a simple question.

I'm in the process of converting my band's old live shows from audio tape (regular store bought tapes) to CD. I'm recording into SoundForge 5.0 and just burning it out onto CD. Should I record at 88.2k-24 bit stereo or is 44.1-16 bit mono fine?

thanks,
Nick

hi all,
so many questions so little time. .

Im curious as to how good analog tape can sound. i am currently on the look out for a analouge 16 track or 24 track for my studio.

can you guyz suggest some reliable brands,low noise etc & things a analog novice like my self should look out for when purchasing a second hand tape machine?

Hi,

I have a new 20 bit xt20 and have some tapes that I had formatted (with drums recorded at 16 bit) How do I make this work as I dont want to lose the old drum tracks. they're great!

I am getting back into home recording and i like the hands on analog cassette recording for local bands and friends and a lot of home use stuff.And i would like to know who makes the best blank cassette tapes,Maxell XLII-S,TDK SA-X or Sony UX-PRO?I can get anyone of these tapes in bulk online but niether of these tapes are available in my local area so that i can buy one of each to test.I have