I wasn't sure where to put this question, so I'll ask here.

If I'm working on a project that I know I'm going to mix, I'll compress to tape when I think I need to.

Here's my question: I have a project coming up that I'm not going to mix. Whats the usual protocol or etiquette when your not mixing? Do you compress to tape? EQ?

Thanks for your answers.

I attend a recording school, and recieved a reel of 2 inch to record a project on. Judging by the amount of labels on the box, I could tell that I was the fourth person to use this reel. God only knows how many times it has been recorded on. When I was mixing down my project I noticed a distinct hiss in the background.

I wonder, how many of you pro engineers are still recording on tape?

I'm only interested in the professional engineers because the majority of the home recording guys are using a DAW I guess :)

And which mixing console do you use?

Hey folks and Mixerman.

I bought a Pro Tools system after working 15 years with a board and tape machine. As mixerman has said, Pro Tools proved to be a sonic compromise for me, so I have partnered up with a fellow and now we got the rig hooked to a Neotek Elite and some good outboard with Apogee D/A.

So I spent the day going through my closet in the spare bedroom (tape vault, hehe). I came across a reel of fresh 2 inch tape, its made by a company called Zonal? has anyone heard of the manufacture? its type is 999 (assuming +9 tape) no idea what it sounds like...

even worst...I have no damn clue as to how it ended up in the closet. heh

steve

has anyone here heard of Emtec Reel tape? Is it new? is it good?

anyone know of a good place to find a lot of used tape machines at reasonable prices?

What are the sonic differences between these, and other, tape types?
I'm using a 1/2", 8-track, 15 ips format for mostly rock stuff.

(my apologies for posting this in 2 places, but I'm looking for as much feedback as possible)
thanks
McAllister

Hi
anyone remember this stuff :) anyway, I know of someone who has a ton of
Ampex 765 (i think its 765-anyway its close) this is 1" data tape on 12"
reels and it all looks in pretty good shape. Anyway the question is can I
use this tape on my 1" machine for recording music. Will I experience
problems with it? will is cause excessive head wear?