clamsterdamm
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Yes I won’t tolerate trolls. Pinky had a number of chances to turn things around.
Yeah looking for a budget deckAt some point will have a few of these Sony ES cassette decks for sale. All restored and fine tuned. Some of them modified to sound better
The Nakamichi BX100 is a worthy 2 head cassette deck.
Anyway Paul I dont want to get involved in politics here, not my issue.Yes I won’t tolerate trolls. Pinky had a number of chances to turn things around.
Akai tried something similar with their MG12xx and MG14xx range which used an abandoned video cassette format. The problem is that the music market is fairly small so manufacturers tend to adapt technology developed for other markets if they want to make something affordable. I would guess that Akai were already developing mechanisms for the video format before it was abandoned so they could take that work and use it for the audio recorders. In the same way, Alesis used a Panasonic video mechanism for all their ADAT machines and Pioneer used something similar to a computer DAT mechanism for all the budget DAT machines sold under the Tascam, Fostex and Otari brands.I always wondered why nobody ever made a multi-track recorder based around VHS cassettes. They would have been good for 16 tracks.
I did once see something similar, which used frequency multiplexing.
Doesn't realize I can still read their posts, engage with the thread, etc. Now they just don't know I'm being the most horrible member of the forum (maybe entire planet!?) at the expense of their precious topic.Yes I won’t tolerate trolls. Pinky had a number of chances to turn things around.
I'm pretty sure these existed, I want to say one of my rare few times in the studio as a musician the studio was using exactly this format because I remember asking about the tape that looked identical to VHS being used/moved around between things. Maybe they had one of these unicorn Akai or Pioneer systems James just posted. I don't recall if this was a digital studio, but would have been early 2000s so possible.I always wondered why nobody ever made a multi-track recorder based around VHS cassettes. They would have been good for 16 tracks.
I did once see something similar, which used frequency multiplexing.
Hi clamsterdam. I tried to send you a PM but did not realize there was a word limit!
Briefly, I have a Sony TC-K116S which will not engage play. The head assemble starts to move forward but does not latch and drops back. FF and RW functions are fine.
My eyes and hands are no longer those of the service tech I was 40 years ago but do you think this is a fault I might tackle please?
Dave.
Obviously the ADAT uses SVHS, I have 2 original Alesis. People tell me I am stupid and stuck in the past... just use DAW you sad old man!I'm pretty sure these existed, I want to say one of my rare few times in the studio as a musician the studio was using exactly this format because I remember asking about the tape that looked identical to VHS being used/moved around between things. Maybe they had one of these unicorn Akai or Pioneer systems James just posted. I don't recall if this was a digital studio, but would have been early 2000s so possible.
Yes ADAT was using SVHS, I have them. ADAT is digital format. I think the OP was referring to analogueI'm not 100% sure what I'm saying, but I believe the old ADAT recorder was exactly a multitrack on VHS tape
Paul, I have had this discussion with Boulder, it is all very gentlemanly and courteus but my point is that digital can never recreate analogue waveform by its mathematical calculus nature. No matter how high the digital resolution it can never recreate a perfect sine wave, we respectful agreed to disagreeHello
Yes that Sony can be repaired. I’m pretty sure the model you are referring to is the TC-K611S, as I don’t recall them making a 116S. If it’s the 611S then I’m familiar. It runs a TCM-200 mechanism. Those have the automatic open/close door function. It’s a good 3 head deck, but can definitely be modified to sound better with an upgraded Capstan motor and recap of the audio chains.
Paul
Thats the ticket Paul He might be a bit of a worky ticket sometimes agreed just got passionate beliefs. But I am sure he is an ok guy. I am sure he will appreciate your messageDon’t worry, Pinky. I can see your posts. I have no issues with you. This isn’t a precious topic. Just contribute. And if you are going to be funny, then write something funny. Yes the cassette format is flawed. But trying to perfect it is my pursuit. I know it won’t be 100%. The oscilloscope tells all. But these errors are happening on the high end after 18 kHz with a shrill dB loss. We can’t hear 22 kHz +/- 3 dB which is what these decks are rated at.
Me tooI think digital is more accurate, yes. But analog sounds nicer
Clam has sent you a message of reconcilliation. This is a great forum and we all want to get on. Sort it out and bury the hatchet mate. Sort our opinions and differencesI'm pretty sure these existed, I want to say one of my rare few times in the studio as a musician the studio was using exactly this format because I remember asking about the tape that looked identical to VHS being used/moved around between things. Maybe they had one of these unicorn Akai or Pioneer systems James just posted. I don't recall if this was a digital studio, but would have been early 2000s so possible.
For all the same reasons people like me scoff at cassette/tape use in general, digital studios moved as quickly away from tape storage as possible once drives came down enough in price. There's a reason technology gets abandoned. And it's usually for the good of the people using the technology [most often they are the ones moving to/from the technology].
You are quite wrong. I am not a 'digital expert' but I have read several times by such experts that a digital system DOES reconstruct PERFECTLY the signal, sine if you like up to just below the Nyquist frequency, i.e. 20kHz for a 44.1kHz sample rate.Paul, I have had this discussion with Boulder, it is all very gentlemanly and courteus but my point is that digital can never recreate analogue waveform by its mathematical calculus nature. No matter how high the digital resolution it can never recreate a perfect sine wave, we respectful agreed to disagree
Ok sorry Dave, I get what you say and sorry if I have upset you in any way. Its a pointless discussion, I am not trying to make a point, you know more than me on the technical aspect I am a simple musician and prefer analogue to my ear. You are right what you sayYou are quite wrong. I am not a 'digital expert' but I have read several times by such experts that a digital system DOES reconstruct PERFECTLY the signal, sine if you like up to just below the Nyquist frequency, i.e. 20kHz for a 44.1kHz sample rate.
If you don't believe me, go ask the question at soundonsound.com and the ex BBC engineers will soon put you right!
Dave.
Digital will never sound as good in DoblyYou are quite wrong. I am not a 'digital expert' but I have read several times by such experts that a digital system DOES reconstruct PERFECTLY the signal, sine if you like up to just below the Nyquist frequency, i.e. 20kHz for a 44.1kHz sample rate.
If you don't believe me, go ask the question at soundonsound.com and the ex BBC engineers will soon put you right!
Dave.