You've got to be kidding me...

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it's like an orange-flavored apple, you get the taste of an orange with the convenience of having an apple. The best of both worlds right? :D
 
this is an old "product" now, and it's about time for Universal Audio to come out with PlugIn version of this "piece" and grab another TEC "aword".... heh heh
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Come on!

It's $100K with free shipping!:eek:;)

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I knew I should have bought the one that I used when I worked for Pickwick Records. :( :D
 
heh heh heh
Analog Only board is in SPECIAL forums category because it's for 'special' and VERY VERY rich people only :p :p :p

:D
 
Wow. I wonder if that Neve contraption has a "wow" and "flutter" emulator! At that price, it should come with the tape op girls!-Richie
 
Come on!

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It's $100K with free shipping!
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OH...! I missed that. Sorry. Now that is a reasonable deal. :rolleyes: :D
 
Should we let them know that they can build a good analog setup for less than $2,000?

Or should we keep that secret to ourselves, and enjoy all of the inexpensive, used gear? ;)
 
I'd say if "we" keep pumping up and spreading the word around about the "greatness of analog" as we do, then soon $100K for a machin with 'second head' (WOW!) may actually become a great deal.
Alaso, This may happen, regardlessly, as $100 for a gallon of milk or $1,000 for a pizza pie may become a reality... :mad:

so, for now, I say: Analog recording sucks, analog equipment is old, heavy and crappy, there's no support, no parts, no media available, and it's very hard to work with.
GO DIGITAL! :p

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fred s. said:
This made me laugh

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...-Designs-Portico-5042-True-Tape-FX?sku=482649


Why not just buy an actual tape deck???
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Why when it does all this ?

How it works:
The Portico 5042 Tape Emulator consists of two identical line driving amplifiers having transformer balanced inputs and outputs. The sonic quality of these amplifiers is such that, by providing galvanic isolation, simple single-sided circuit topology and freedom from grounding problems they are capable of enhancing the sonic quality of many signal sources, especially those of digital origin. The sonic "signature" is one of extreme purity and the image is consistent with that of Rupert Neve's original designs of 35-40 years ago.

The Portico 5042 host line amplifier has a much higher output level capability than the "tape" circuit embodied within it. The gain of the Record and Replay amplifiers has been adjusted so that with the TRIM control set to 0 dBu, and the ENGAGE TAPE button out, an incoming signal of 0 dBu, will cause the first meter LED to illuminate.

Now, with the Engage Tape button pressed and the Saturation control at Min, the same first meter LED will continue to light regardless of whether the meter button is set to Input Level or Tape Level. This is the minimum recommended record level. When the Saturation control is rotated to Max, this is the maximum recommended record level.


















Beam me up Scotty












My brain is becoming saturated.
 
pianodano said:
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...LED will continue to light regardless.
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.....Beam me up Scotty
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heh he heh , Good one! :p
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...and The "Enterprise" packed with bunch of "successful entrepreneurs" fortunes ahead at full thrust leaving the puplic behind in the dust of "final frontiers".

smile, lads and gents, please, smile!

:D
 
fred s. said:
This made me laugh

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...-Designs-Portico-5042-True-Tape-FX?sku=482649

Why not just buy an actual tape deck???
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Yeah, I saw this chicanery and laughed my ass off, I think a couple years ago now. After 4 hours of surgery they were able to reattach my ass... no scars or anything. Actually I think it looks a bit better than before. I can fit into my old jeans.

It was this line from the blurb that got me...

"The only thing missing is the tape itself!" :D :D :D

I was recently relieved to learn it wasn't actually designed by Neve himself, but someone working under him. But still, he put his name on it, so I've lost a bit of respect for him.

A lot of the greats are selling out. I can't tell you the number of people of late that have endorsed total shit, maybe to survive in this economy... I dunno. It’s like the once great actors who are now doing infomercials for some piece of crap or another.

Yeah, I know I'm a crusader and will likely die in battle fighting for some lost cause, but still... c'mon! How do they look themselves in the mirror? ;)
 
Not a bad price for this kind of gear. HEHEHE. I Bet ya they have sold at least 2 of thoes tape emulator things. I emailed the guy with the reel for 100k and asked if it was a type o. I will post if I get a response.
 
fred s. said:
This made me laugh

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...-Designs-Portico-5042-True-Tape-FX?sku=482649


Why not just buy an actual tape deck???
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Hi,

While I agree with the debate, there is a case for studios that don't want a tape machine to, take up space, maintain, and feed with tape. There is also a case that as the years go by tape machines will be harder to find (good ones) and harder to find parts for.

The 5042 will be a quality piece of gear that will no dought add character to a digital recording and will suit the needs of some studios. There is a review of it here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul07/articles/rupertneveportico_5042_5043.htm

I can however see the irony in building a box to sound like a tape machine. I do own several tape machines by the way.

Cheers

Alan.
 
witzendoz said:
The 5042 will be a quality piece of gear that will no dought add character to a digital recording and will suit the needs of some studios. ....
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that's right, Alan.
And that's about it. Which is totally cool - :cool:
well, it would be cool, if that what "it" was "called" and marketed as what it is., ala: "Here's is another mad-box from The Grandfather of ProAudio ( or from who ever worked in his lab). The Device-5042 has Grandpa's signature on it."

But it's not the case.
The case is this:
The only thing missing is the tape itself! After purchasing of the device there'll be also $2,000 missing and still no tape neither tape "effect", but , well, you'll get an effect of a sort (The LED will continue to light, that's for sure :p )

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What ever is coming is coming. I am taking no chances and working on my agricultural skills :D
 
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