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Originally Posted by Brad McGowan  It's interesting you hear it that way. To my ears the MCI really colors the mix the most with its transformers giving a serious punch to the drums especially. But simultaneously it is kind of hi-fi in the way the high end is very detailed and extended. I think that's really a function of the mods I did to the audio cards. Sometime this summer I plan to mod the Studer as well to make it super hi-fi and clean. The circuit boards are very well layed out and all the op amps are socketed so it should be quite easy.
Brad |
In that case, perhaps a better term would be to say the MCI is 'clearest'. I'm sure the Studer upgrades you have planned will level the fidelity playing field between them.
On another note, Brad, I am very curious about analyzing the character of the noise floor associated with integrating similar decks into a digital environment, particularly when used on repro loopback.
Would you be so generous as to record 10-20 seconds of silence coming out of your Mytek, hitting the tape (at typical settings), and then coming back directly into the Mytek (at 24/96)?
I know it may be a strange request, but it would really be immensely helpful. A track each from the Studer and the MCI would be most appreciated, though one of the Otari wouldn't hurt if you're so inclined. A direct loopback of the Myteks would be great as well for a control.
I will post back any results I can produce.
Thanks.