ARG! I'm confused again...

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My 58 was designed to operate with a fluxivity of 250 nanowebers. I thought that was equivalent to a +6 tape, as the 58 was also designed around 456 tape which is a +6 tape right?

Well, the folks at Tascam told me 456 is a +3 tape, and then I saw references that 250 nWb is equivalent to +3.

I decided to let it go as I figured "The deck was setup for 250nWb and 456 tape".

Last night, looking through the latest Full Compass catalog I see RMGI SM911 (a 456 equivalent) listed as a +6 tape...! :confused:

I can't let this go. I *think* I know that there isn't a direct relationship between fluxivity and operating level, but there is *some* relationship, right??

I should know this...if somebody tells me "Dude, this topic is worn out...go back and re-read the reference materials a the MRL site!" I'll do it, but no matter what, I gotta get my brain around this.
 
Cory, the 456 is a +6 tape BUT the recorder was setup for +3 level (250 nano), at the factory. The same thing with most of the recorders that TASCAM put out. They were setup for a lower level than the tape used. Thus, if you have a 250 test tape, then your VU meters should read 0db.

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