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    Mixing Down to Analog: with or without Dolby?

    Hello, I was wondering what experience folks have had mixing down from digital multitrack (I'll be using a Tascam DA-38) to 1/4" reel to reel (to get that nice analog sound), then going from the 1/4" analog "master" to CD for MP3 conversion, multiple copies, etc. Dolby/DBX noise reduction...
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    Cassette and Reel to Reel Recording Head Configurations?

    Thanks folks, That at least clears up a portion of the 70s!! As far as the term "1/2 track" goes, it must refer to having the recording heads configured so 1/2 the tape is for R and the other 1/2 L, i.e., one track uses "1/2" the tape. So, does anyone know what format studios used to mix...
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    Cassette and Reel to Reel Recording Head Configurations?

    Hi, I enjoyed the 70s way too much, and it continues to affect my comparable understanding of how cassettes and reel to reel recording heads are set up. So, here goes: On a cassette, you can flip the tape over, continue recording, and not erase the recordings on the "other side" of the tape...
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    teac a 3440 tape

    Hi, I have the manual hidden somewhere in the file cabinet at home. It lists recommended tapes along with the bias settings. In fact, I'll scan that page and send it to your email account this weekend. Cheers, Ron
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    Using Reel to Reel for Mixdown from Digital Multitrack

    Hi, Has anyone tried mixing down from a digital multitrack recorder to a reel to reel 1/4" 4-track using basically one side of the tape for L (Tape tracks 1 and 3) and the other side of the tape for R (Tape tracks 2 and 4)? It's a little off the wall, and it isn't 1/2" tape, but I already have...
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    Mixing Down from digital multitrack to 1/4" analog tape?

    Hi, Has anyone tried mixing down from a digital multitrack recorder to a reel to reel 1/4" 4-track using basically one side of the tape for L (Tape tracks 1 and 3) and the other side of the tape for R (Tape tracks 2 and 4)? It's a little off the wall, and it isn't 1/2" tape, but I already...
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