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I don't think I've ever noticed problems due to tape stress from changing modes. There are dashpots that damp the actuation of the pinch rollers. The transitions between winding modes work well. You kinda have to see it in action to see how it works. The manual actually describes how the...

Not where I can get to the manual. IIRC, supply to the channel electronics is unipolar +28 V, but I'll have to verify that when I can look at the manual. They made rack mount transports. In fact, mine is just such a transport, though I built a minimalist console for it. The console...

Again, we just disagree. You can get a functional 1/2" 8-track for a few hundred dollars. Same for a 1/4" 2-track machine plus a small mixer. An "unlimited budget and room" is not required. I'm not implying it's the only way or the best way for anyone else, but these notions that tape...

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No need to worry at present that SM 468 will disappear. Just talked to Don Morris, my regional rep. He says SM 468 is not scaling back. They sell a lot of 1/4" for archiving purposes and a lot to the Tape Project, just to mention a few, plus a lot in certain regions, like San Francisco. He...

Call your regional sales rep and let them know you still want SM 468. My guess is that you can still get them to ship it direct, if no one in your region sells the format you want (or the formulation at all). Also good for them to know that some of us still want that tape. I'll put in a call...

Sorry, Tim, can't agree. Tape machines work well for me. When I play and record music, I don't want to look at screens, nor deal with a machine that wants to tell me what measure and beat I'm at. It's a completely different mindset for me, and a big deal. Also, I can get the sound I want...

Tape machines are only designed to record audio, not create slide presentations or surf the Web. In a musical context, they require more of the performer in terms of actually being able to play. OTOH, they offer subjectively good sound, straightforward appliance-like operation, zero latency...

Not much to say re analog. Points for brevity, though. Cheers, Otto

Not for me. I seem to find ways to make 8 tracks be enough. YMMV, of course. Cheers, Otto

Folks: Just a post to recognize and offer thanks to the list admin for heeding my request to revise the Analog Only list description. You may not have noticed the recent change. It used to pertain to "Discussions of problems relating to.. (analog stuff)". I figured since using analog gear is...

I think too much of the music "talent" of our time have come to expect and rely on the many vices of digital audio production, rather than the more austere, demanding process of tape. So the market is still relatively small and probably best met with restoration of old machines. To seriously...

Priced to sell, it seems, and in several places. Cheers, Otto

Sold! Cheers, Otto

For sale I have an Aphex 109 equalizer. The 109 is a 2 band stereo or 4 band mono parametrix equalizer. Each band can be switched to shelf (a very handy feature). Switchable +4/-10 levels and balanced or unbalanced I/O. The unit is in excellent condition and comes with the original power supply...

Turns out the regional sales rep for my area, Don Morris, is a classmate of mine. I called him about this exact question some months ago and he said you should be able to call up any dealer and tell them you want it and they should take the order and then have it shipped direct to you from RMGI...

FWIW, I usually just use two mikes on drums, mixed to a single track on tape. Studio Traps around the kit, reflective sides in to create the Quick Sound Field and an SM80 overhead, with a second SM80 in front of the kick. Consistently solid mono drum sound that just works. I thought I lost an...

I've always regarded imitation as the sincerest form of irrelevance. Cheers, Otto

I have to agree. I haven't used it as much lately, but I have the 3340S hooked up again. Those old Teacs are not the easiest machines to calibrate. The heads on mine have a lot of wear and the edge tracks can't quite meet spec on the HF end, but when it comes to subjectively great sound for...

Another update, ten months later... I just picked up a remote for the M-23 off eBay. I'd been looking for one for several years, but they don't show up often. Handy to have the remote when I'm mixing. If I ever build up a 4-track, it will be handy to have the remote when I'm tracking, too. I...