tape machines
Reel-to-reel devices
Tape machines are audio recording and playback devices that use magnetic tape as the storage medium.
In professional studios, the term typically refers to reel-to-reel recorders prized for their warm analog sound: We tracked the vocals through the tape machine for that vintage feel.
The term distinguishes these from cassette decks and other tape formats.
- mixdownMultitrack consolidation process
- masteringAttaining full command
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- reel-to-reelTape threading between spools
- recordingsStored audio or video
tracks · playback · heads · dictation · overdubbing · transports · editing · noise reduction · capstan · dat · flutter · multitrack recording · sound design · analog recording · transcription · post-production · audio formats · audio mixing
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Real-time digital delivery
cloud storage · MP3 players · solid-state drives · memory cards
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