Reel-to-reel/open-reel [audio] tape recording is the form of magnetic tape audio recording in which the recording medium is held on a reel, rather than being securely contained within a cassette. In use, the supply reel or feed reel containing the tape is mounted on a spindle; the end of the tape is manually pulled out of the reel, threaded through mechanical guides and a tape head assembly, and attached by friction to the hub of a second, initially empty takeup reel.
Reel-to-reel systems use a tape that is 1⁄4 inches (6.35mm) in width and normally moves at 7.5 or 3.75 inches (19 or 9.5cm) per second. This compares to 0.15 inches (3.81mm) wide and 1.875 inches (4.75cm) per second for a cassette (although some open reel machines support other speeds as per section below). By writing out the same audio signal across more tape, reel-to-reel systems offer much higher fidelity, at the cost of much larger tapes. In spite of the larger tapes, less convenient use and generally higher cost media, reel-to-reel systems remained popular in audiophile settings into the 1980s.
An audio tape recorder, tape deck or tape machine is an audio storage device that records and plays back sounds, including articulated voices, usually using magnetic tape, either wound on a reel or in a cassette, for storage. In its present-day form, it records a fluctuating signal by moving the tape across a tape head that polarizes the magnetic domains in the tape in proportion to the audio signal. Tape-recording devices include reel-to-reel tape deck and the cassette deck.
The use of magnetic tape for sound recording originated around 1930. Magnetizable tape revolutionized both the radio broadcast and music recording industries. It gave artists and producers the power to record and re-record audio with minimal loss in quality as well as edit and rearrange recordings with ease. The alternative recording technologies of the era, transcription discs and wire recorders, could not provide anywhere near this level of quality and functionality. Since some early refinements improved the fidelity of the reproduced sound, magnetic tape has been the highest quality analog sound recording medium available. As of the first decade of the 21st century, analog magnetic tape has been completely replaced by digital recording technologies for consumer purposes, although some still record audio by analog.
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording. Acoustic analog recording is achieved by a small microphone diaphragm that can detect changes in atmospheric pressure (acoustic sound waves) and record them as a graphic representation of the sound waves on a medium such as a phonograph (in which a stylus senses grooves on a record). In magnetic tape recording, the sound waves vibrate the microphone diaphragm and are converted into a varying electric current, which is then converted to a varying magnetic field by an electromagnet, which makes a representation of the sound as magnetized areas on a plastic tape with a magnetic coating on it. Analog sound reproduction is the reverse process, with a bigger loudspeaker diaphragm causing changes to atmospheric pressure to form acoustic sound waves. Electronically generated sound waves may also be recorded directly from devices such as an electric guitar pickup or a synthesizer, without the use of acoustics in the recording process other than the need for musicians to hear how well they are playing during recording sessions.
Reel to Reel is the debut album by American rapper Grand Puba. It was Puba's first solo venture, following group projects with the likes of the short lived group Masters of Ceremony and Brand Nubian. Both of the group’s albums were critically acclaimed but failed to duplicate that success in terms of album sales. The album was largely produced by Puba himself, with help from the Stimulated Dummies, Kid Capri and others. Reel to Reel includes the number one Rap hit "360 Degrees (What Goes Around)", as well as the singles "Check it Out" (featuring a young Mary J. Blige), and "Ya Know How it Goes."
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tracks 14 and 15 are listed as bonus tracks; "Who Makes The Loot" only available on the CD-release of the album.
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"I Love You More Than Words Can Say" by Otis Redding
The Climax Blues Band (originally known as the Climax Chicago Blues Band) are a British blues rock band. The band was formed in Stafford, England in 1968 by vocalist and harmonica player Colin Cooper (1939-2008), guitarist and vocalist Pete Haycock (1951-2013), guitarist Derek Holt (b. 1949), bassist and keyboardist Richard Jones (b. 1949), drummer George Newsome (b. 1947), and keyboardist Arthur Wood (1929-2005).
History
In 1972 the group shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band due to pressure from the American band Chicago. The band has released at least 17 albums and had a Top 10hit in the UK with "Couldn't Get It Right". That song and "I Love You" were American hits as well; "Couldn't Get It Right" reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, and "I Love You" peaked at No.12 in 1981.
Jones left the group in 1969, so Holt switched to bass. They switched to Harvest Records in 1970 and their records had a more rock-oriented feel. John Cuffley replaced Newsome in 1971. In 2006 George Newsome teamed up with Wolverhampton blues rock guitarist Tim Jenks. He has since recorded 2 albums with Jenks, "Tear Down the Walls" in 2008 a collection of original material by Jenks and more recently "Realms of Glory" a collection of both original and traditional Christmas songs. Newsome continues to drum with Jenks on regular basis around Wolverhampton's local pub blues rock scene. When Wood quit in 1972, the group decided to continue as a foursome and dropped "Chicago" from their name.
In this video, Kevin shares his thoughts on the top formats for listening to recorded music and his experience of listening to a reel-to-reel copy of Elephant by The White Stripes. He covers various formats, including hi-res streaming and audiophile record pressings, before finally dipping his toes into the world of brand-new reel-to-reel tapes from Analogue Productions.
However, preparing his vintage Teac A-3300SX reel-to-reel tape deck required the help of experts in the field. But it was all worth the time and effort as he finally got to listen to one of his favorite albums on the Ultra Tape reel-to-reel copy.
If you're looking for the best format to listen to your favorite music, this video is a must-watch. Kevin's insights and experience will help you make an informed decision. Don'...
published: 17 Dec 2023
How To Use & Record With A Reel To Reel Tape Machine
By popular demand, how to record your gear using a reel to reel tape machine.
A breakdown:
-Synthesizer output is plugged into stereo input on the tape machine
-Before recording I adjusted the monitor levels
-Then, recorded by holding the record button and twisting the lever to record
-Once I finish my recording I can twist the lever back to the default position or switch to forward for playback
-the output of the tape machine is going into one of my audio interface's channels for playback and recording into my DAW
-Again, after I record into the tape machine I have to then record it into my DAW and I do that by playing it and then recording on a channel in my DAW.
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I found this amazing sounding reel to reel recorder on the curb!
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THE BEST SOUNDING FORMAT (part I): 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape & Recorders
TAPE! The best sounding format in hi-fi music / audio reproduction. Period. Nothing is better than tape. This is the first video on a series dedicated to reel to reel tape and tape recorders. This first video is dedicated to the lower section in terms of quality and fidelity, 4 tracks tapes at 3.3/4 or 7.1/2 inches per second (IPS) or centimeters per second (CM/S) speed. We also explore how to correctly reproduce these tapes and how to pick the best recorders.
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In this video, Kevin shares his thoughts on the top formats for listening to recorded music and his experience of listening to a reel-to-reel copy of Elephant b...
In this video, Kevin shares his thoughts on the top formats for listening to recorded music and his experience of listening to a reel-to-reel copy of Elephant by The White Stripes. He covers various formats, including hi-res streaming and audiophile record pressings, before finally dipping his toes into the world of brand-new reel-to-reel tapes from Analogue Productions.
However, preparing his vintage Teac A-3300SX reel-to-reel tape deck required the help of experts in the field. But it was all worth the time and effort as he finally got to listen to one of his favorite albums on the Ultra Tape reel-to-reel copy.
If you're looking for the best format to listen to your favorite music, this video is a must-watch. Kevin's insights and experience will help you make an informed decision. Don't forget to hit the like button and share the video with your friends.
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In this video, Kevin shares his thoughts on the top formats for listening to recorded music and his experience of listening to a reel-to-reel copy of Elephant by The White Stripes. He covers various formats, including hi-res streaming and audiophile record pressings, before finally dipping his toes into the world of brand-new reel-to-reel tapes from Analogue Productions.
However, preparing his vintage Teac A-3300SX reel-to-reel tape deck required the help of experts in the field. But it was all worth the time and effort as he finally got to listen to one of his favorite albums on the Ultra Tape reel-to-reel copy.
If you're looking for the best format to listen to your favorite music, this video is a must-watch. Kevin's insights and experience will help you make an informed decision. Don't forget to hit the like button and share the video with your friends.
Here are the links listed or mentioned in the video:
https://www.woodsongaudio.com
https://www.jrfmagnetics.com
https://travissav.com
https://store.acousticsounds.com
https://thirdmanrecords.com
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By popular demand, how to record your gear using a reel to reel tape machine.
A breakdown:
-Synthesizer output is plugged into stereo input on the tape machi...
By popular demand, how to record your gear using a reel to reel tape machine.
A breakdown:
-Synthesizer output is plugged into stereo input on the tape machine
-Before recording I adjusted the monitor levels
-Then, recorded by holding the record button and twisting the lever to record
-Once I finish my recording I can twist the lever back to the default position or switch to forward for playback
-the output of the tape machine is going into one of my audio interface's channels for playback and recording into my DAW
-Again, after I record into the tape machine I have to then record it into my DAW and I do that by playing it and then recording on a channel in my DAW.
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Chapters:
0:00 Song Demo 1
0:22 Introduction
0:45 What's A Reel To Reel Tape Machine?
1:28 How A Tape Machine Works
2:31 Where Do The Plugs Go?
3:08 Tape Machine Features
4:22 How To Thread & Record Reel On A Tape Machine
4:51 Play, Fast Forward, & Rewind
5:13 Quick Recap
5:32 Song Demo 2
7:35 Final Thoughts
7:52 BONUS! Changing Tape Speed
By popular demand, how to record your gear using a reel to reel tape machine.
A breakdown:
-Synthesizer output is plugged into stereo input on the tape machine
-Before recording I adjusted the monitor levels
-Then, recorded by holding the record button and twisting the lever to record
-Once I finish my recording I can twist the lever back to the default position or switch to forward for playback
-the output of the tape machine is going into one of my audio interface's channels for playback and recording into my DAW
-Again, after I record into the tape machine I have to then record it into my DAW and I do that by playing it and then recording on a channel in my DAW.
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Chapters:
0:00 Song Demo 1
0:22 Introduction
0:45 What's A Reel To Reel Tape Machine?
1:28 How A Tape Machine Works
2:31 Where Do The Plugs Go?
3:08 Tape Machine Features
4:22 How To Thread & Record Reel On A Tape Machine
4:51 Play, Fast Forward, & Rewind
5:13 Quick Recap
5:32 Song Demo 2
7:35 Final Thoughts
7:52 BONUS! Changing Tape Speed
The sample library I made in this video can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-76021137
The reel to reel recorder in the video is a ...
The sample library I made in this video can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-76021137
The reel to reel recorder in the video is a Wollensak T-1515-4 from 1959.
Support what I do on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dhilowitz
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The reel to reel recorder in the video is a Wollensak T-1515-4 from 1959.
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Reel-to-reel tape players and recorders seem something belonging to the past but today there are actually a few new models beeing produced. Discover the top 5 w...
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TAPE! The best sounding format in hi-fi music / audio reproduction. Period. Nothing is better than tape. This is the first video on a series dedicated to reel t...
TAPE! The best sounding format in hi-fi music / audio reproduction. Period. Nothing is better than tape. This is the first video on a series dedicated to reel to reel tape and tape recorders. This first video is dedicated to the lower section in terms of quality and fidelity, 4 tracks tapes at 3.3/4 or 7.1/2 inches per second (IPS) or centimeters per second (CM/S) speed. We also explore how to correctly reproduce these tapes and how to pick the best recorders.
___________________________
Music: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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TAPE! The best sounding format in hi-fi music / audio reproduction. Period. Nothing is better than tape. This is the first video on a series dedicated to reel to reel tape and tape recorders. This first video is dedicated to the lower section in terms of quality and fidelity, 4 tracks tapes at 3.3/4 or 7.1/2 inches per second (IPS) or centimeters per second (CM/S) speed. We also explore how to correctly reproduce these tapes and how to pick the best recorders.
___________________________
Music: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
___________________________
A beginners guide to Reel to Reel players, featuring a Tandberg TD 20A-SE Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
WHO WE ARE
SkyFi Audio is a small startup business ...
A beginners guide to Reel to Reel players, featuring a Tandberg TD 20A-SE Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
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A beginners guide to Reel to Reel players, featuring a Tandberg TD 20A-SE Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
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Buy a reel-to-reel machine for your house and it's guaranteed to draw more attention than any piece of art you could have picked up for the same money...(CLICK ...
Buy a reel-to-reel machine for your house and it's guaranteed to draw more attention than any piece of art you could have picked up for the same money...(CLICK SHOW MORE)...
How much does one cost, what can you play on it and where do you get one.? Some of these questions may be answered in this video. I've also put some useful Reel-to-Reel links on my blog HERE: http://goo.gl/6uKiKI
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Buy a reel-to-reel machine for your house and it's guaranteed to draw more attention than any piece of art you could have picked up for the same money...(CLICK SHOW MORE)...
How much does one cost, what can you play on it and where do you get one.? Some of these questions may be answered in this video. I've also put some useful Reel-to-Reel links on my blog HERE: http://goo.gl/6uKiKI
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In this video, Kevin shares his thoughts on the top formats for listening to recorded music and his experience of listening to a reel-to-reel copy of Elephant by The White Stripes. He covers various formats, including hi-res streaming and audiophile record pressings, before finally dipping his toes into the world of brand-new reel-to-reel tapes from Analogue Productions.
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By popular demand, how to record your gear using a reel to reel tape machine.
A breakdown:
-Synthesizer output is plugged into stereo input on the tape machine
-Before recording I adjusted the monitor levels
-Then, recorded by holding the record button and twisting the lever to record
-Once I finish my recording I can twist the lever back to the default position or switch to forward for playback
-the output of the tape machine is going into one of my audio interface's channels for playback and recording into my DAW
-Again, after I record into the tape machine I have to then record it into my DAW and I do that by playing it and then recording on a channel in my DAW.
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Chapters:
0:00 Song Demo 1
0:22 Introduction
0:45 What's A Reel To Reel Tape Machine?
1:28 How A Tape Machine Works
2:31 Where Do The Plugs Go?
3:08 Tape Machine Features
4:22 How To Thread & Record Reel On A Tape Machine
4:51 Play, Fast Forward, & Rewind
5:13 Quick Recap
5:32 Song Demo 2
7:35 Final Thoughts
7:52 BONUS! Changing Tape Speed
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TAPE! The best sounding format in hi-fi music / audio reproduction. Period. Nothing is better than tape. This is the first video on a series dedicated to reel to reel tape and tape recorders. This first video is dedicated to the lower section in terms of quality and fidelity, 4 tracks tapes at 3.3/4 or 7.1/2 inches per second (IPS) or centimeters per second (CM/S) speed. We also explore how to correctly reproduce these tapes and how to pick the best recorders.
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Reel-to-reel/open-reel [audio] tape recording is the form of magnetic tape audio recording in which the recording medium is held on a reel, rather than being securely contained within a cassette. In use, the supply reel or feed reel containing the tape is mounted on a spindle; the end of the tape is manually pulled out of the reel, threaded through mechanical guides and a tape head assembly, and attached by friction to the hub of a second, initially empty takeup reel.
Reel-to-reel systems use a tape that is 1⁄4 inches (6.35mm) in width and normally moves at 7.5 or 3.75 inches (19 or 9.5cm) per second. This compares to 0.15 inches (3.81mm) wide and 1.875 inches (4.75cm) per second for a cassette (although some open reel machines support other speeds as per section below). By writing out the same audio signal across more tape, reel-to-reel systems offer much higher fidelity, at the cost of much larger tapes. In spite of the larger tapes, less convenient use and generally higher cost media, reel-to-reel systems remained popular in audiophile settings into the 1980s.
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