"Rodrigo (Drupi) Mansilla Jim�nez" wrote:
> - Use CrO2 or Metal Tape
Agreed.
>
> - The input for the tape must be set around +6 dB (if you want a good
> recording)
ARGH! NO WAY!
I don't know what you do with your tapes (maybe you like that warm distorted
sound) but most tapes dislike anything over about +4dB, so I would set the scale
to +3dB and preserve more of the quality.
> - Use a Dolby noise reduction system (Dolby B is fine, but if you have a
> Dolby S Deck, use it instead of the old B system). A deck with HX-Pro
> will make your recording even better.
The easiest way to kill off an already dying medium is to use a noise reduction
system that will only work on a few other decks (namely Dolby S). I stopped using
Dolby noise reduction on cassettes years ago when I listened to some tapes
recorded on a unit with DolbyNR off. Although there is slightly more noise, the
dynamics tend to be better preserved, and to be honest the whole reproduction is
clearer.
Don't forget to clean the heads of your tape deck with some soft cotton buds
and cleaning alchohol (Isopropyll s best for the job). You might also want to
runa demagnetiser through the unit too if it has been used a lot, as this can
make quite a difference to the sound.
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