tape machine
Magnetic recording device
A tape machine is a device that records and plays back audio or video using magnetic tape.
In professional audio, tape machines—especially reel-to-reel models—remain valued for the warm, slightly compressed sound they impart to recordings: We ran the mix through the tape machine for that vintage feel.
The term distinguishes professional equipment from consumer cassette decks.
Tape threading between spools
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- overdubAdd audio layers post-recording
- spliceJoin end to end
tracks · mixing · engineer · producer · session · mastering · console · faders
Audible wave phenomenon
- warmthHeat you feel
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- saturationState of complete permeation
- compressionForcing into smaller space
stereo · mono · treble · bass · decibels · acoustics · coloration · harmonic
Strongly attracted to magnets
- oxideOxygen-bonded compound
- magnetizationAcquiring magnetic polarity
- erasableCapable of removal
- degaussNeutralize magnetic properties
cassette · VHS · DAT · reel · spool · demagnetizer · wow · flutter
Fluid flow controller
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- tubesHollow cylindrical containers
- solid-stateUsing semiconductors, not tubes
- preampInitial signal booster
amplifier · vinyl · turntable · outboard · circuitry · transformer · capacitor · warm
Evoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- restorationReturning something to condition
refurbished · museum piece · audiophile · heritage · iconic · sought-after · discontinued · legendary
reel-to-reel
Tape threading between spools
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- overdubAdd audio layers post-recording
splice · tracks · mixing · engineer · producer · session · mastering · console · faders · levels
sound
Audible wave phenomenon
- warmthHeat you feel
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- saturationState of complete permeation
compression · stereo · mono · treble · bass · decibels · acoustics · coloration · harmonic · distortion
ferromagnetic
Strongly attracted to magnets
- oxideOxygen-bonded compound
- magnetizationAcquiring magnetic polarity
- erasableCapable of removal
degauss · cassette · VHS · DAT · reel · spool · demagnetizer · wow · flutter · dropout
valve
Fluid flow controller
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- tubesHollow cylindrical containers
- solid-stateUsing semiconductors, not tubes
preamp · amplifier · vinyl · turntable · outboard · circuitry · transformer · capacitor · warm · lo-fi
retro
Evoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- collectibleObject worth amassing
restoration · refurbished · museum piece · audiophile · heritage · iconic · sought-after · discontinued · legendary
- audio productionDAW, mixing, mixing board, audio mixer, Foley
- telegraphytelegraph, Morse code, telegraphy, telegraph key, telegraph line
- tape recordingcassette recorder, cassette player, cassette deck, rewind, fast forward
- audio equipmentspeakers, microphone, headphones, amplifier, amplifiers
- audio gearamplifier, speakers, amp, monitor, earpiece
- video recordersVCR, DVR, camcorder, DVD recorder, PVR
tape machinedigital recorder
Device storing audio electronically
DAW · streaming device · Pro Tools · cloud storage · smartphone
tape machinelive broadcast
Transmission happening right now
radio transmitter · live stream · PA system · public address system · live performance
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