I've always achieved my best sound quality results using an EQ with normal bias (type 1) tape, without the use of db. I also use headphones (AKG 240) as monitors to set my recording levels per instrumentation and or vocals, focusing the bass drum for bass and midrange settings, and highs based on cymbals. Very good and informative video, keeping it simple and not going over people's heads.
Good tip there: using an EQ to tailor the sound to your preference. That's often overlooked. And thank you, I try to make my videos for the average person to understand. There are plenty of channels for audiophiles or advanced users. I'm more about helping normal folks enjoy their equipment. Thanks for watching and commenting.
In 1991 at the age of 11 I fantasised about a time in the near future when ALL my Queen albums on tape would fit onto a small microchip so I don’t have to pack them all each time I go on holiday… ‚ah THAT wud be quite something - so convenient! But how could that ever be possible!‘ is what I thought… And: I did love owning those cassettes!
As to using new versus used cassettes, my experience is that lightly used and well stored cassette tapes can sound just as good as brand new ones. I recently got hold of a collection of around 25 different tapes from various brands (Maxell, TDK, Philips, Sony, BASF). They were all recorded on once and then stored in their boxes. They are all still perfectly usable for making new recordings on.
Nice find! I recently picked up two different ebay lots of Maxell XL-II tapes that appeared to be used once. They’re virtually brand new and make fantastic recordings!
That vintage TASCAM is nice. Two repair shops and $1k later, NAD 3 head deck 1988 vintage is good for some years (I hope). Of all the parts, main motor had to be sourced from some other deck. Just to play 30-36 year old mixtapes, which mostly lasted well enough. Most made my on my prior, cheaper Technics deck and maybe take time for a few more. I did not see good serviced vintage deck alternative except for much more, and I have vintage NAD integrated amp.
Perhaps you should demonstrate on a different cassette deck that is much simpler for "newbies" to understand and follow along with. Your explanation was great but it was a bit intimidating looking at that Stack of equipment that you used. Also many of the "consumer" cassette decks didn't come with Vu meters but the horizontal led displays with the dolby symbol to indicate the "Zero" mark. In addition you need to mention that most cassette decks, unless built into a system like a receiver radio etc will need to be connected to some sort of amplifier or amplified speaker for playback. Sounds Trivial but you know, "Newbies" and all that.
Good points. Unfortunately, all my decks have analog VU meters. I'm a sucker for those. But I understand your point with that. And yes, trivial things like hooking to an amp seems self explanatory to most of us, but newbies may not know that.
I've always achieved my best sound quality results using an EQ with normal bias (type 1) tape, without the use of db. I also use headphones (AKG 240) as monitors to set my recording levels per instrumentation and or vocals, focusing the bass drum for bass and midrange settings, and highs based on cymbals. Very good and informative video, keeping it simple and not going over people's heads.
Good tip there: using an EQ to tailor the sound to your preference. That's often overlooked. And thank you, I try to make my videos for the average person to understand. There are plenty of channels for audiophiles or advanced users. I'm more about helping normal folks enjoy their equipment. Thanks for watching and commenting.
In 1991 at the age of 11 I fantasised about a time in the near future when ALL my Queen albums on tape would fit onto a small microchip so I don’t have to pack them all each time I go on holiday… ‚ah THAT wud be quite something - so convenient! But how could that ever be possible!‘ is what I thought… And: I did love owning those cassettes!
Fun and informative video. Thank you.😊
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I got a Denon DN-T625 CD+Cassette deck with rack ears in 2022, fits perfectly in my music studio. I hope it's a good enough piece of old hardware. :)
As to using new versus used cassettes, my experience is that lightly used and well stored cassette tapes can sound just as good as brand new ones. I recently got hold of a collection of around 25 different tapes from various brands (Maxell, TDK, Philips, Sony, BASF). They were all recorded on once and then stored in their boxes. They are all still perfectly usable for making new recordings on.
Absolutely. If you're lucky enough to find a collection in that condition, they definitely will do just fine!
Nice find! I recently picked up two different ebay lots of Maxell XL-II tapes that appeared to be used once. They’re virtually brand new and make fantastic recordings!
Great demo . I have the same 112b Tascam .Great recorder .I maintain it myself .
Very nice!
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That vintage TASCAM is nice.
Two repair shops and $1k later, NAD 3 head deck 1988 vintage is good for some years (I hope). Of all the parts, main motor had to be sourced from some other deck.
Just to play 30-36 year old mixtapes, which mostly lasted well enough.
Most made my on my prior, cheaper Technics deck and maybe take time for a few more.
I did not see good serviced vintage deck alternative except for much more, and I have vintage NAD integrated amp.
Nice! Some would say that's overkill, but I think it's perfect.
This was very helpful thank you. (: (: -sincerely Uel
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Perhaps you should demonstrate on a different cassette deck that is much simpler for "newbies" to understand and follow along with. Your explanation was great but it was a bit intimidating looking at that Stack of equipment that you used. Also many of the "consumer" cassette decks didn't come with Vu meters but the horizontal led displays with the dolby symbol to indicate the "Zero" mark. In addition you need to mention that most cassette decks, unless built into a system like a receiver radio etc will need to be connected to some sort of amplifier or amplified speaker for playback. Sounds Trivial but you know, "Newbies" and all that.
Good points. Unfortunately, all my decks have analog VU meters. I'm a sucker for those. But I understand your point with that. And yes, trivial things like hooking to an amp seems self explanatory to most of us, but newbies may not know that.
ATR doesn't actually make that tape.