AES San Francisco 2012
Tutorial T7

Saturday, October 27, 4:15 pm — 5:15 pm (Room 133)

T7 - The Magic of Analog Tape

Presenter:
Mike Spitz


Abstract:
While the digital modeling market continues to expand, there continues to be a sizable demand for recording with analog tape, but what continues to make using analog tape so special? This tutorial aims to illustrate many of the techniques and strategies to leverage this age-defying medium and empower the group with new skills to maximize their returns when recording with analog tape. This class provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge from the industry's modern leader in analog tape technology, Mike Spitz, of ATR Service Co. and ATR Magnetics. Learn from the master some of the secrets of maximizing calibration, formulas, levels, preparing mixes for vinyl disc cutting, and other techniques that make the analog tape medium sought after.

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