Analog Audio Design - https://www.analogaudiodesign.com/Can you recognise this reel-to-reel deck’s make and model?
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Thank you (and to @pjn). I wasn't aware of a modern reel-to-reel.New Open Reel to Reel - Tape Recorder and Player
Presentation and description of the new open reel to reel analog audio tape player and recorder.www.analogaudiodesign.com
Doesn't get much better, practically speaking, than a Studer A80.If I really wanted a step backwards I would buy a used Studer analog 2 track, proven in thousands of studios for 30 years at a fraction of the price. "The future of tape recorders" was 30 years ago.
Thats the thing, a $300 dac and a laptop is better.Doesn't get much better, practically speaking, than a Studer A80.
I cannot afford one (at least, not one in good working order).
I'd settle for a Stellavox -- but I can't afford one of those, either.
That's why I gave up on tape as soon as Digigram brought out their PCMCIA audio card, the VXPocket. At that time it cost near to what a decent used ReVox cost, but a LOT less faff and much better performance. I still have it, and occasionally use it.Thats the thing, a $300 dac and a laptop is better.
How much is this one then? Good condition A80 sell for high five figures.If I really wanted a step backwards I would buy a used Studer analog 2 track, proven in thousands of studios for 30 years at a fraction of the price.
NOS would exhibit sticky shed syndrome. RTM is new stock. Good quality.Does anyone have experience with the RTM brand of tape?
SM900
PREMIUM HIGH OUTPUT STUDIO TAPE Widths: 1/4″ 1/2″ 1″ 2″ Operating level up to +9dB (check here the traditional brands equivalence chart) Backcoated Multitrack formats Mastering-grade quality Low print-through Excellent signal-to-noise ratio Wide dynamic range No leader tape includedstore.recordingthemasters.com
Are they actually manufacturing tape stock or are they repackaging bulk BASF/EMTEC NOS tape from a few decades ago when they pulled the pin?
Yes, it's the good stuff. The tech team at my work swear by it, the other available stuff (ATR Magnetics) is apparently very prone to sticky shed and is wildly inconsistent.Does anyone have experience with the RTM brand of tape?
SM900
PREMIUM HIGH OUTPUT STUDIO TAPE Widths: 1/4″ 1/2″ 1″ 2″ Operating level up to +9dB (check here the traditional brands equivalence chart) Backcoated Multitrack formats Mastering-grade quality Low print-through Excellent signal-to-noise ratio Wide dynamic range No leader tape includedstore.recordingthemasters.com
Are they actually manufacturing tape stock or are they repackaging bulk BASF/EMTEC NOS tape from a few decades ago when they pulled the pin?
NOS SM900 sticky shed?. I have lots of it , no such thing. Even Lpr 35 in the 7 inch reel, that came in the plastic hard case way back is PERFECT. Anything BASF EMTEC is GOLD, BASF bought AGFA, and used there formulation, Any tape can be bad if stored in poor conditions. Maxell tape has yet to develop any issues as well as CAPITOLNOS would exhibit sticky shed syndrome. RTM is new stock. Good quality.