It's not just the "shed" that does damage. Sticky-shed tapes are extremely abrasive, so much so that heads can be ruined. Motors aren't too happy trying to pull that stuff either.
I would never hang any musical instrument on a studio wall because their sympathetic resonances would be problematic. IMHO, the areas to address are the floor, the creases where surfaces meet, and the window.
Original Great River MP-4 with direct outs, original Spectra Sonics 101 w/502 eq's, Deane Jensen Designed dual-opamp, Great River MP 500NV. All are squeaky clean except for the NV.
I would try all of the following: Turn graphics acceleration totally off. Don't let windows decide performance. Click the "adjust for best performance" option in settings. Set Audition's compatibility to your previous OS. Also, use a different drive than whatever drive your os and programs...
I have the 32 input version of this board. My only complaint is with the so-so performance of the mic preamps. They're quiet enough but are rather "soft sounding" due to poor transient response. Because of this, I use my outboard units for everything.
How hot does the deck plate get while the machine is in operation? If it gets warm to the touch, I would not cover it up with anything. If you have a remote, baffle the machine off once tape is loaded or move it out of earshot where the mics can't pick it up. If all else fails, get some...
There is no way the M30 would add any appreciable delay when doing an overdub
FYI - once aligned, the 38 should be left in sync mode. The repro head is only used for ease of alignment.
I'd check the pinch roller to see if it has a glaze on it and isn't gripping properly. Clean it with a good rubber rejuvenator. Do not use head cleaner.
A corner is not a good place from which to be recorded, especially an untreated one. FYI - The corners are the 1st places I work on when trying to tame a room.
Believe it or not, no JBL engineer/designer had been to a recording session until the early 1970's when one was invited to one at Drew Recording on Lexington Ave. in Hollywood. I cannot remember his name but he shortly later designed the 4315 4-way monitors which is still considered among the...