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As far as I can tell the A77 is now regarded as a +3dB taperecorder. Has anyone ever tried to align the A77 to a higher reference level say +4 +5 or +6. I know you would need a +6 tape recording tape to try this but how did things work out. Can it be done or were there problems. I would be...

Does anyone know at what recording level the Revox A77 was set up for when the machine left the factory new. Was it 0 db using a 185 nWb/m test tape Was it 0 db using a 257 nWb/m test tape Or was it some other level. Or was the level changed during the production run as better tapes...

Can anyone help On professional equipment is a condenser mike normally fitted with a XLR plug or XLR socket. Thanks

I have a Shure S545 Unidyne 3 which I bought about 20 years ago. The mic is in good condition and has had little use. I havn't recorded anything for years. I have started making a few recordings again lately just for fun, and have been using this mic. My question is how does the S545 compare...

I've done a bit of research and believe both of these mics will be suitable for my voice. As i will be buying over the internet I wont get a chance to try before buying. Has anybody actually used both these mics and if so i could you give me any idea what the differences between them are ...

The price for mics in the USA seem considerably lower than in the UK. Has anybody in the UK ordered a mike over the internet from the USA and had it shipped direct to the UK. If so how did things work out. Any pitfalls ??

Can anybody out there help, I would appreciate your advice. My voice is 'darkish' , not as dark as Johnny Cash but probably best described as baritone. My existing mike is an Octava MK319 which has been fully modified as per Michael Joly's recommendations. The mods have vastly improved the...

I have a Revox A77 I want to use Quantegy 456 on the machine. This is a 355 nWb/m [+6dB] tape. I have a test tape. This is 355 nWb/m [+6dB] tape. My question is what voltage do I set the replay level to when running the test tape. I know that the initial setting of replay level will affect...

Does anybody out there use N-track together with a Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96 soundcard. The soundcard has a front control panel with analogue/digital ins/outs etc. The reason i'm asking is that the N-track program itself seems fine for my needs. As long as N-track will work OK with my DMX 6fire...

Can anybody out there give me advice on choosing a program. I've been using an 8 track recorder wich has an analogue mixer and a digital recorder. Its a Fostex DMT8.[16 bit 44.1khz] Its OK but not the greatest ever made. The Fostex is fairly easy to understand and use. You want more volume...

Can anyone out there help , I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice you can give. I am an amateur home recordist. I just record myself playing guitar and 'singing' .....if thats what you call the noise I make. Then perhaps add a double bass track etc. Maximum 8 tracks. Up to...

Can anybody help. I have a Revox A77 Mk3. Unfortunately the VU meter trimpots have been put out of adjustment and I want to reset them. Does anybody know how many millivolts should be applied to the AUX input in order that the VU meters will show 'Odb'. The manual mentions '35Mv...

Can anyone help. I have aquired a 10.5" reel of Ampex 499 tape. Seems as new?, but may be years old. Does anyone know anything about this tape as I don't see it mentioned anyware. How would it compare with Ampex 456 ?? If anyone has any info I would be gratefull.

The disks in the list are classified as being suitable for the DMT8-VL. Are they also suitable for the DMT8 ? not DMT8-VL I read somewhere that the DMT8 with original software will only recognise 512 mb disks. If the machine has Version2 software then it will recognise disks up to 2GB but...