Bouncing to tape from Pro Tools?

BJohnston · 24th April 2006

Are any of you guys hitting tape after you've already recorded the basic tracks? I've just recently purchased an Otari MX70 16track 1" machine. There are a couple of projects that I'd like to see hit the 'ol rust before I track them. Thoughts?

B

mahasandi · 4th August 2006

do it!!!!!!

if you like any recordings from the 80 70's 60' 50's you'll feel like

oh wow there it is..........

BJohnston · 4th August 2006

Thanks for the reply. I'm looking forward to getting the tape machine wired up.

B

stevep · 4th August 2006

On your next project try hitting tape first

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XSergeantD · 4th August 2006

Yeah, hit tape first, even if ya just get it on tape via sync head and right to tape off repro head (you'll obviously have to nudge it in PT) You'll be happier with the results

Mark107 · 6th August 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJohnston

Are any of you guys hitting tape after you've already recorded the basic tracks? I've just recently purchased an Otari MX70 16track 1" machine. There are a couple of projects that I'd like to see hit the 'ol rust before I track them. Thoughts?

B

1"16 tracked was mediocre back then, it's not going to sound any better now.

When engineers talk about how great tape sounds, that format is not what they are referring to.

Benmrx · 6th August 2006

There used to be an Otari MX70 1" 16 track at my place, but eventually upgraded to a MTR90 mkII 2" 24 track...IMO the difference was pretty huge. Not that the 1" sounded bad, but the 2" just seems to have that sound

FWIW, I've done just a couple very non-scientific tests, and the tape just doesn't seem to have the magic when you hit the DAW first, than bounce. You've gotta hit tape first. I tried to convince myself otherwise, because it's nice to track to PT, and comp takes and what not, but the sound just isn't there. Also keep in mind my A/D/A is pretty low end, so with better converters it may be a different story

24th April 2006	#1
BJohnston Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Lower Midwest Posts: 277 Thread Starter	Bouncing to tape from Pro Tools? Are any of you guys hitting tape after you've already recorded the basic tracks? I've just recently purchased an Otari MX70 16track 1" machine. There are a couple of projects that I'd like to see hit the 'ol rust before I track them. Thoughts? B

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XSergeantD Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,036	Yeah, hit tape first, even if ya just get it on tape via sync head and right to tape off repro head (you'll obviously have to nudge it in PT) You'll be happier with the results __________________ - Brent - www.StudioAtThePalms.com Without music, life would be a mistake - Nietzsche Cake or Death? [/SIGPIC]

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Benmrx Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,300	There used to be an Otari MX70 1" 16 track at my place, but eventually upgraded to a MTR90 mkII 2" 24 track...IMO the difference was pretty huge. Not that the 1" sounded bad, but the 2" just seems to have that sound FWIW, I've done just a couple very non-scientific tests, and the tape just doesn't seem to have the magic when you hit the DAW first, than bounce. You've gotta hit tape first. I tried to convince myself otherwise, because it's nice to track to PT, and comp takes and what not, but the sound just isn't there. Also keep in mind my A/D/A is pretty low end, so with better converters it may be a different story