8 track 2"

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I remember seeing a website that sold 8 track mods for 2" Studers.

Does anyone know any studios that have them. I would like to record a couple songs but I know I don't need anywhere near 24 tracks. I was thinking about finding a studio with a 16 track 2". I hear Neil Youngs old machine is in Seatle. I don't know if it is at a public studio though.

But even 16 tracks would probably be more than enough and I think I could get by with 8 because I just want 2 stereo for guitar, 2 for vocals, then a couple overdubs. Plus how cool would it be to have that much head room :D

Anyone know of any places with an 8 track 2"?

If not any 16 track 2" studios?
 
You are probably thinking about this site:
http://www.jrfmagnetics.com/index.html?JRF_mainframe=/JRF_ultimateanalog.html


And I don't wanna be a dick, but I am, so here goes: Choosing the studio after weather they have a 2" 8 track or a 1" 8 track seems seriously whacked. There are so many other things that will affect your recording. It's the whole studio you use, not just the tape.

And in the end, when you have that CD in your hand, nobody will hear a difference between that 2" 8 track and a 2" 16-track anyway.
 
Just thank whichever strange Norse Gods you worship that no one has taken the next logical step and invented the 4" 16 Track (runs at 60 IPS and uses 2' wide reels :D ) :eek:
 
The problem with that is that you need a tape manufacturing plant to invent it. :)

I do wonder why they have stopped at 1/4" track width... Why not make the ultimate mastering machine? 2" stereo! :p
 
I'm pretty sure you can get 1/2" and 1" Mastering Machines as well. :confused:
 
1/2" yes. Which has 1/4" track width.

Never seen 1" 2-tracks... Have you any links?
 
Not really. I just vaguely remember hearing about one.
 
JRF magnetics makes super analog head conversion kits that will allow a "die hard" to convert 1/2 inch and one inch machines into half track stereo mastering monsters.

I agree with the comments above about the whole studio being the proper fit for your purposes and not just the multi-track machine.

A studio's sound is a complex recipe of the equipment, the building's sound and emotional ambiance and most importantly, the engineers skills to put it all together.

Cheers! :)
 
Do you mean this Emily Lazar?

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:D
 
The Ghost of FM said:
JRF magnetics makes super analog head conversion kits that will allow a "die hard" to convert 1/2 inch and one inch machines into half track stereo mastering monsters.
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Why am I even surprised? Why stop there, they should make 2" conversion kits too. :rolleyes:
 
Well Emily gets two thumbs up from me.



But about my question..............anyone?


And I thinks is a given that the studio it self makes a difference in the recording process, but that doesn't change the fact I would like to see some of these machines. Beside, even though there are a lot of shitty studios with expensive equipment, there is a slight possibility that since they have something like that, they might be good.
 
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