Opitimum Record Level for Reel Tape?

Re: Re: Original Source/Recorded Tape Listening Test!

Steve,

Yes, I see that!

A question: Using the above example, will these (2) vastly different sounding tracks be level matched or will I simply be recording each track for the best fidelity, respectively?

I can see, in your example, that tape saturation is more readily achieved with highly compressed recordings at lower peak recording levels.

Thanks Professor!

Bob

 

Re: Re: Re: Re: Original Source/Recorded Tape Listening Test!

Steve,

Sorry, I was talking to "the boss".

Typically, I am mastering.

I think what I need to do is record test tracks while mastering - actually force myself to record in a different way before I move forward on my "project" any further. My ears will guide me....

Bob

 

It's not just a marketing term. The tape can really can give you up to 9 dB higher output on the midrange than the old Scotch 111 could without any increase in distortion; but that only fully applies in the midrange, and you'll have to judge for yourself how best to use the available dynamic range.