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Old 29th May 2006   #8
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With all that distortion and peak attenuation you don't say

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Originally Posted by RedWallStudio
Before my 2" MCI, I had a 1"Otari MX-70. Even that at 30 ips sounded fatter than pro-tools.... no brainer. My buddy has a Studer that has 16 and 24 track headstacks. His 16 track at 30 ips sounds as fat as my MCI 24 track at 15ips (really close I think).. but with less noise. Personally, Id take the 24 tracks though.
PT is not a treatment its what your Mic's sound like, You will need to add treatment/colour to taste. Even use a record head and playback head in a project box if you like. Comparison is only relevant if the differences are part of the analysis. Your main sonic advantage is owning a recorder with 24 fast attack compressor/Limiters in one box. How FAT? is protools with 24 Sta Level's.
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