Reel to Reel Tapes

[schmeankman]

I'm considering buying a reel to reel tape deck. Pro's and con's?

[ThrobingCane]

Cons- good luck finding a cheap high quality one, and finding reel to reel tapes, and cleaning it.

Pros-... cant really think of any, But If your are an anolog audio afishionado you would like the sound from one.

[schmeankman]

Pros-I can't really think of any

Thanks dad.

[ThrobingCane]

Thanks dad.

Go to your room...NOW! haha

I guess I dont really like anolog, but there is a big following for this.

[AKALink]

Pros:Hands down the best way to record and listen to stuff.

Cons:Bulky and expensive.

[afterstasis]

i've known some dudes who are into these, though typically more for production of music rather than listening.

i don't know much about them, but do know they're apparently a huge pain in the ass to maintain and purchase parts for...

[ThrobingCane]

though typically more for production of music rather than listening.


Yup, the main uses for these things now is for creating anolog tape delay and other effects. Some bands mix there cd on Pro Tools (mixing on an anolog tape recorder is a pain in the ass) and then run it into one of these to get an anolog feel to the cd.

[schmeankman]

I just got the idea when I saw Deja Vu and Cyan on ebay on reel to reel tape. I'll just get a cassete player right now I guess.

[idiotec]

I would say the biggest negative is a lack of recordings, but the sound quality can be great. It would be fun if you enjoy tinkering with stuff and searching out hard to find tapes.

If you haven't already gotten into it, vinyl is a more practical entrance to analog, there is virtually an endless supply of records out there and many can be purchased cheaply. Of course, both of these formats require a lot more attention and care than digital. It's fun though!

[schmeankman]

I would say the biggest negative is a lack of recordings, but the sound quality can be great. It would be fun if you enjoy tinkering with stuff and searching out hard to find tapes.

If you haven't already gotten into it, vinyl is a more practical entrance to analog, there is virtually an endless supply of records out there and many can be purchased cheaply. Of course, both of these formats require a lot more attention and care than digital. It's fun though!
I have indeed bought into the vinyl hubub. Which on another note, brings me to a side question: Where could I get a good vinyl cleaning kit?

[idiotec]

This place isn't bad. For a nice manual system, check out the Disc Doctor sets.

http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Record-Cleaning-Kits;jsessionid=0a01074d1f43ce698587f6ef4da092e9b6 0cfce14ecb.e3eTaxaQbxmTe34Pa38Ta38OaNj0