So I was crusing Dime and noticed this new Roger Waters source from july 8 2000 that was recorded on a nagra real to real.
Recorder: Nagra IV-S Reel to Reel analog:
Tape: Scotch 3M-967 good for 48.30 minutes
Mics: AKG 414 (48 volts in Nagra)
Played back on identical machine>
Pre-amp: Naim 52
CDR Recorder (Stand Alone): Panasonic CDR-???
(My second ever burn, friends unit)
CDR: Taiyo Yuden Memorex 74-DA
PC Drive: UltraPlex40max SCSI
EAC>FLAC>To You Guys, enjoy, RB
Definitely a cool source and effort. There was mucho hype in the thread about it being the best recording ever, etc.. I was eagerly looking forward to hearing it.. It is nice but not as good as the hype suggested.
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=118171So... I thought this recording might make for some interesting discussion.
The comments at dime hype the analog master and gloss over that the they are hearing a digital representation done with an apparently low quality CDR burner. I'd like to hear the master or a good casette version.
I haven't played with mixing down my recordings to analog.. Sending the digital back to tape and back to digital, etc. There are countless ways and devices to simulate tape sound, either in post or in the original recording chain. Though I'd much rather capture a high quality digital master and add any analog artifacts in post.
Anyone else listened?