Recording to 2” magnetic tape is soooo different than what we track in virtual studios in our computers these days. Not easy to explain, but I feel like recordings done on 2” have more of a “soul” that shines through. Depth really. Whereas with modern digital, say you are recording a guitar track; the digital will capture the the guitar of course, but without the essence as it gets snipped when transferring into code. 2” on the other hand may not be as “precise“, but the Magnetic field(s) from tubes, to cabinet, to microphone and ultimately the tape’s field, captures literally the surrounding atmosphere in its entirety. Everything in your space at the time of recording, (good, bad, indifferent, etc) was captured along with guitar tones vibrating the space. When you deep-dive into how EMFs and our 20hz-20khz Frequencies play and interact with each other, the aspect of “Soul” is much easier to picture in your head. (that’s the case for me anyway, it also helps that I’m probably insane…) 😜😜😜 Thanks for the video 🤙 🎙️🎧 🎞️
It has more to do with how recordings are done, rather than recording media. At the same time as digital recordings became common, they also started to destroy the quality more by post processing. It's much easier to apply things, such as dynamic compression, when using computers, compared to analog gear (this really ruins the "feel och depth" in the sound). But it's still interesting to see how sound was recorded before digital sound was a thing.
Lower dynamic range, more noise but wayyy warmer than digital. You can slam tape and it clips way different (better) than digital. I have used both Mara and Otari’s…. This recording will make a believer out of you if you don’t think tape can compete with digital. This was released in 1968 and was one of the very first 16 track recordings. It was recorded on an Ampex tape machine: ruclips.net/video/6ltXpCYDXKg/видео.html
I like this style of video. if you could incorporate a bit more explanation from you along with some visual media, maybe at the end of the video, it would help me understand the concepts a bit better. This feels surface level but I’d love to understand the mechanisms that make magnetic tape recording possible. I feel like I got about 40% of the way there. Would’ve stuck around for another 50% if it were in the video. Just sharing if it’s helpful. Cool stuff!
I love the history of audio recording. I could never stand tape media. I have stacks of vinyl I listen to without issues. Just keep them clean and enjoy. If I try to listen to tape they are often warbly or hissing. They just don't last as long or sound as good as vinyl. I even have some commercially sold tapes that are flaming apart. I believe I only have a few tapes that sound decent.
This man knows some valuable information 👍
Recording to 2” magnetic tape is soooo different than what we track in virtual studios in our computers these days. Not easy to explain, but I feel like recordings done on 2” have more of a “soul” that shines through. Depth really. Whereas with modern digital, say you are recording a guitar track; the digital will capture the the guitar of course, but without the essence as it gets snipped when transferring into code.
2” on the other hand may not be as “precise“, but the Magnetic field(s) from tubes, to cabinet, to microphone and ultimately the tape’s field, captures literally the surrounding atmosphere in its entirety. Everything in your space at the time of recording, (good, bad, indifferent, etc) was captured along with guitar tones vibrating the space.
When you deep-dive into how EMFs and our 20hz-20khz Frequencies play and interact with each other, the aspect of “Soul” is much easier to picture in your head. (that’s the case for me anyway, it also helps that I’m probably insane…) 😜😜😜
Thanks for the video 🤙 🎙️🎧 🎞️
It has more to do with how recordings are done, rather than recording media.
At the same time as digital recordings became common, they also started to destroy the quality more by post processing. It's much easier to apply things, such as dynamic compression, when using computers, compared to analog gear (this really ruins the "feel och depth" in the sound). But it's still interesting to see how sound was recorded before digital sound was a thing.
You don't think people just took recording to tape more seriously because it costs more than deleting files and starting over on a computer?
Lower dynamic range, more noise but wayyy warmer than digital. You can slam tape and it clips way different (better) than digital. I have used both Mara and Otari’s…. This recording will make a believer out of you if you don’t think tape can compete with digital. This was released in 1968 and was one of the very first 16 track recordings. It was recorded on an Ampex tape machine: ruclips.net/video/6ltXpCYDXKg/видео.html
I like this style of video. if you could incorporate a bit more explanation from you along with some visual media, maybe at the end of the video, it would help me understand the concepts a bit better. This feels surface level but I’d love to understand the mechanisms that make magnetic tape recording possible. I feel like I got about 40% of the way there. Would’ve stuck around for another 50% if it were in the video. Just sharing if it’s helpful. Cool stuff!
High quality tape can and does sound great when handled correctly but man I don't miss it.
I love the history of audio recording. I could never stand tape media. I have stacks of vinyl I listen to without issues. Just keep them clean and enjoy. If I try to listen to tape they are often warbly or hissing. They just don't last as long or sound as good as vinyl. I even have some commercially sold tapes that are flaming apart. I believe I only have a few tapes that sound decent.
At the consumer level… sure. But don’t forget that the original master tapes of all your favorite vinyls sound better than any consumer level product.
Great stuff..Im just curious but are you the guy doing the voice over for the McDsp The TAPE APB Plug-in?
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