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chrisrulesmore · 29th May 2006

Wouldn't the eq standard (NAB vs. CCIR) have as big of an impact as the tape speed?

I'm new to the analog game, but my Studer A80 is 99% done and running in 'time-capsule' condition. We are going with 30ips NAB to start, running GP9 calibrated to +6, but I've read that 15ips CCIR is what you want if you are going for the vintage UK sound.

-Chris

29th May 2006	#12
chrisrulesmore Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 684	What about EQ Standards? Wouldn't the eq standard (NAB vs. CCIR) have as big of an impact as the tape speed? I'm new to the analog game, but my Studer A80 is 99% done and running in 'time-capsule' condition. We are going with 30ips NAB to start, running GP9 calibrated to +6, but I've read that 15ips CCIR is what you want if you are going for the vintage UK sound. -Chris