Budding audiophile/vinyl questions

T.G · 04-05-2011, 11:48 AM

Pete - the studios recording on multi-track magnetic tape is actually fairly common and done intentionally for a few reasons. Remember, most studio recordings are done by placing mics in front of the stacks and not direct connects into the musicians amps which, aside from synths/keyboards would still be an analog signal in most cases, so going to tape isn't really a big deal, plus, when converting to digital later, you get much higher quality by doing multi-pass conversions that can't be achieved in real-time.

Most of those USB MP3 turntables suck ass. You're much better off with a good turntable, sound card and a copy of protools.

replicant_argent · 04-05-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Pete - the studios recording on multi-track magnetic tape is actually fairly common and done intentionally for a few reasons. Remember, most studio recordings are done by placing mics in front of the stacks and not direct connects into the musicians amps which, aside from synths/keyboards would still be an analog signal in most cases, so going to tape isn't really a big deal, plus, when converting to digital later, you get much higher quality by doing multi-pass conversions that can't be achieved in real-time.

Most of those USB MP3 turntables suck ass. You're much better off with a good turntable, sound card and a copy of protools.

Yep, I follow you, and (back in the 80's) have spent some time in studios in the MPLS area. It is a very odd world. Here is also hoping that technology (mp3 T/T) jumps by leaps and bounds, as does everything else in this amazing world of ours.

BloodSpite · 04-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Personally I love vinyl. I have probably 100 albums and I can pick them up for nearly pennies at second hand shops and thrift stores easily

I have a old Fisher MT-720. Has phenomenal sound, and has served me faithfully for years.

I even record my vinyl to CD so I get the white noise effect when I drive

Be happy to help anyway I can but good luck in this endeavor I think you'll find it very refreshing!

04-05-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,565 Trading: (37)	Re: Budding audiophile/vinyl questions Pete - the studios recording on multi-track magnetic tape is actually fairly common and done intentionally for a few reasons. Remember, most studio recordings are done by placing mics in front of the stacks and not direct connects into the musicians amps which, aside from synths/keyboards would still be an analog signal in most cases, so going to tape isn't really a big deal, plus, when converting to digital later, you get much higher quality by doing multi-pass conversions that can't be achieved in real-time. Most of those USB MP3 turntables suck ass. You're much better off with a good turntable, sound card and a copy of protools.

04-05-2011, 11:57 AM	#3
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: Budding audiophile/vinyl questions Personally I love vinyl. I have probably 100 albums and I can pick them up for nearly pennies at second hand shops and thrift stores easily I have a old Fisher MT-720. Has phenomenal sound, and has served me faithfully for years. I even record my vinyl to CD so I get the white noise effect when I drive Be happy to help anyway I can but good luck in this endeavor I think you'll find it very refreshing!