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Follow-up : recording only one side in 1/4 track config

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joey1127

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Hi All,

So I received a couple of the Analogy Records releases; 1/4 track config recorded on one side/tail-out, 7.5ips, NAB, 7". Played back on my Teac A-4300SX and these are my findings:

Essentaly ALL of the consumer 4-Track tapes mass-produced in the 60's/70's SUCK! These tapes from Analogy are mind-blowing and made me realize just how good this format can be if done right!

If you are thinking about picking up some of these titles, I can tell you that, if your machine is in tip-top shape, you will be very, very pleased! I just had mine adjusted not to long ago so I was ready! I can never listen to those crappy mass-produced tapes again!

Follow Ups:

RE: Follow-up : recording only one side in 1/4 track config - ljb1 12:57:42 04/06/16 (7)
Can I ask what titles did you get and how long did it take to receive them in the US? That Peter Erskine Trio looks interesting.
ljb
- RE: Follow-up : recording only one side in 1/4 track config - joey1127 13:27:58 04/06/16 (6)
  I ended up ordering and receiving:
  - Elias Nardi Group, FLOWERS OF FRAGILITY (7.5ips, NAB, 7", 1/4 track)
  - Andrea Celeste, SOMETHING AMAZING (7.5ips, NAB, 7", 1/4 track)
  
  Once you place your order, it goes into a queue for production. After the tapes are created, they are shipped. From Genova, IT to me in Sacramento, California it was about 4 days roughly. Very, very fast service to say the least. note that most of the wait is for the production of the media, not the carrier time.
  
  Truly worth the cost. I can't believe how GREAT these tapes sound. I realize they are expensive but if you want to see what Reel to Reel can do, you should treat yourself to at least one. I am surprised at how good the 1/4 track configuration sounds...I really want a 2 Track machine that can do 15ips for sure, now!
  - RE: Follow-up : recording only one side in 1/4 track config - ironbut 10:34:26 04/07/16 (5)
    It's great to hear how pleased you guys are with these tapes.
    When I get a few extra bucks, I'll be sure and check out a few.
    
    Anyone heard the Peter Erskin tapes? I a fan of his. Heard him play in a number of different situations (big band-trio). Always awesome!
    - Jazz Drummers - Inmate51 08:30:35 04/08/16 (4)
      Hey Ironbut, if you like Peter Erskine, you might also want to check out Stockton Helbing (www.stocktonhelbing.com). He was Maynard Ferguson's drummer and music director, and over the past several years has done multiple tours with Doc Severinsen's big band, as well as his own quintet. He's pretty well-known in jazz circles.
      
      :)
      - RE: Jazz Drummers - ironbut 10:10:07 04/08/16 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Jazz Drummers posted by Inmate51 on April 08, 2016 at 08:30:35
        
        Here's a recording I made a couple of years ago.
        https://soundcloud.com/ironbut28/1-peter-erskin-alan-pasqua (Open in New Window)
        
        Yes! Very nice sounding! Thanks! /nt\ - John Elison 21:29:35 05/01/16 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Jazz Drummers posted by ironbut on April 08, 2016 at 10:10:07
        
        RE: Jazz Drummers - Inmate51 15:21:16 04/10/16 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Jazz Drummers posted by ironbut on April 08, 2016 at 10:10:07
        
        Very clean, nice-sounding! Thanks for sharing.
        
        ORTF stereo pair or similar?
        
        :)
        
        RE: Jazz Drummers - ironbut 16:48:29 04/10/16 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Jazz Drummers posted by Inmate51 on April 10, 2016 at 15:21:16
        
        Spaced omni's to a minidisc. Just a 9V battery box to power the mics and the built in mic pre.
        Audience recording in a small venue.
RE: Follow-up : recording only one side in 1/4 track config - Dave Pogue 08:20:33 04/04/16 (0)
Don't agree. There are many fine-sounding commercial tapes. Yes, there are many MORE that don't sound close to "fine." There are even a few slow-speed (3 3/4 ips) commercial tapes that I've dubbed to 7 1/2 or 15 ips (4-track to 2-track) that would amaze you.

(Dubbing setup is a Teac 4-track machine direct to an Oltari MX5050)

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