[wilcofan]

Hey all,

I got the Tascam ATR-60 1/2" back in action mastering another record this weekend. If you saw the other thread about the HEDD, you'll know I had this Tascam repaired this week.

I saw the test tones on the repair table and this machine is reproducing well right through 20k. We only tested 30 ips, however.

So I'm about to commit some mixes to tape and I flipped to 15 ips for a listen and I got a strange effect. Normally I expect less air and more "bow" in the bass when I go to the slower speed. I also expect less transient clarity.

Right now I'm getting less transient clarity but the EQ seems a little wonky. It seems brighter and thinner at 15 ips.

I flip back to 30 ips and indeed the transients come back but the air is duller but the mix is still full in the low end. I do like the overall effect of clear transients and EQ to make the program feel right.

I know the way to go is whatever sounds good but any ideas why the 15 ips could sound brighter? Is it a different electronic circuit?

Thanks,
Bobby