All items tagged with reel to reel (9)

Analog Audio Design Showcases Tape Deck TP-1000 at SouthWest Audio Fest 2024

March 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

Analog Audio Design Showcases Tape Deck TP-1000 at SouthWest Audio Fest 2024

A project of passion and perseverance the Tape Player TP-1000 from French company Analog Audio Design is available to order since 2023 and is now going to be presented at the new Southwest Audio Fest show in Dallas, TX (March 15-17). The TP-1000 is a 1/4" 2-track tape player supporting 15 and 7.5 ips speeds with switchable NAB or IEC equalization curves that combines a completely new DC motor, belt drive design with a microprocessor for precision mechanical control and allowing for a modern touch-screen display and user interface.

October 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Creates Signal Processing Software Models for Famous TASCAM Analog Recording Systems

To signal the 50th anniversary of TASCAM, IK Multimedia announced the T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection, a collection of AAX, VST and AU plugins for mixing and mastering that faithfully emulates the strengths of four meticulously restored TASCAM analog recording systems long recognized for their audible hallmarks. This means that we can now make any mix sound like it was originally recorded with a cassette TASCAM Porta One Ministudio from 1984.

Get the Lowdown on Audio and DSP with audioXpress November 2021

October 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Get the Lowdown on Audio and DSP with audioXpress November 2021

The November 2021 edition of audioXpress looks at the latest industry trends in digital signal processing, and enabling fully adaptive audio DSP experiences. Roger Shively (JJR Acoustics) writes about how the unique acoustic space of the car interior can be defined by the use of DSP, and Al Clark (CEO, Danville Signal Processing) shares his company’s journey into the development of the dspNexus DSP Audio Processor. Now available for viewing online, download and in print.

Merrill Audio Introduces Master Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks

November 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Merrill Audio Introduces Master Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks

Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC, from Bernardsville, New Jersey, USA, a company focused on only the best possible audio and Very High Value using the latest technologies and accurate reproduction, announced a new surprising addition to its portfolio - a new Tape Head Preamplifier design, intended to be the ultimate in the reproduction of reel to reel master tapes. "Finally, there is a Studio Quality Tape Head Preamplifier for the purist of Reel to Reel Tape playback," Merrill states.

IK Multimedia New T-RackS Tape Machine Plug-In Collection Recreates Four Classic Tape Machines

June 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia New T-RackS Tape Machine Plug-In Collection Recreates Four Classic Tape Machines

IK Multimedia has released the T-RackS Tape Machine Collection for its industry standard T-RackS mixing and mastering software workstation. This new collection of plug-ins recreates the iconic sound and character of four classic tape recording machines from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s: the Ampex 440B, the Studer A80, the MCI JH24 and the Revox PR99. In addition to finely detailed machine emulations, the collection also offers a selection of reel-to-reel tape formulas, variable tape speed, transport controls, and other tone shaping features.

The Analog Compact Music Cassette Is Making a Comeback!

November 22, 2018 by Joao Martins

The Analog Compact Music Cassette Is Making a Comeback!

As audioXpress reported back in October 2018, there's a company again surfing the analog wave trend, successfully selling new reel-to-reel tapes for audiophiles, studios, and archives, and it has now decided to offer new blank music cassettes and is making available bulk cassette tape for duplicators. RecordingTheMasters launched the new FOX C-60 Analog Compact Music Cassette in the retail market and audioXpress interviewed Jean-Luc Renou, CEO of Mulann at the recent Audio Engineering Society convention in New York to learn more.

RecordingTheMasters Launches New FOX C-60 Analog Compact Music Cassette

October 11, 2018 by Audio Engineering_Society

RecordingTheMasters Launches New FOX C-60 Analog Compact Music Cassette

Did you know that audio cassette tapes are outpacing all other audio formats - including vinyl - in sales growth? Yes, exactly. Since cassette sales reached its peak in 1989, when the US market alone counted 450 million albums sold in cassettes, the format was quickly replaced with Compact Discs and the digital recording uprise in home studios. But cassette tapes never went away and they are now returning to considerable volumes. Enough for RecordingTheMasters, the leading worldwide manufacturer of reel-to-reel tape to introduce a new music cassette with superior quality. Available in the US in November 2018.

High End 2018 Report. Head-Spinning Sounds in Munich!

May 17, 2018 by Joao Martins

High End 2018 Report. Head-Spinning Sounds in Munich!

The 2018 High End show promised to be the best one ever, in part because of the most pleasant weather conditions experienced in Munich - almost summer like - turning the Bavarian region into a tourist postcard and making any outing a true pleasure and the entire experience of beer and German food even more enjoyable, particularly in the fantastic nearby Englischer Garten esplanades and restaurants.

High Resolution Revolution and the Return of Reel-to-Reel Tape at The California Audio Show 2015

August 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

High Resolution Revolution and the Return of Reel-to-Reel Tape at The California Audio Show 2015

The 2015 California Audio Show (August 14-16), at the Westin San Francisco Airport (SFO) Hotel, in the Bay Area, is the 2nd longest-running audio show in the U.S., now in its 6th year. Already with an exciting list of exhibitors for the 2015 edition, the California Audio Show decided to promote new high resolution audio demonstration areas, among other interesting initiatives.