Re: [ARSCLIST] Libraries disposing of records

[Aaron Levinson <aaron.levinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

As someone who makes records everyday for a living using both analog 
tape and Pro-Tools systems I can say that ultimately
a well-aligned Studer multi-track with high output analog tape recorded 
thru a Neve desk and mastered to an Ampex ATR-100
series customized 1" stereo inch machine does sound amazing and it may 
still sound better than even the finest digital system- a Pro-Tools HD 
rig can produce astoundingly good results. As a die-hard analog devotee 
even I must admit that the gap between the two worlds is being narrowed 
every day and that in the end superior mics and pre-amps placed in a 
great room with superb musicians and compelling songs are really what 
matters, when all is said and less is done. And this is coming from a 
guy with a 5 figure analog home stereo system...The Loudness War is 
really the result of radio stations compressing things to death and to 
place the blame on the labels alone is really just a facile answer to a 
more complex problem.

Aaron Levinson

Parker Dinkins wrote:
> on 1/6/07 2:16 PM US/Central, Roger and Allison Kulp at
> thorenstd124@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
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> > How then do you explain the reluctance of many rock artists,and producers to
> > record digitally,or the indie rock analogue boom/revival,in the 90s ?
> >     
>
> Might have something to do with the 'loudness war'?
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gmex_4hreQ
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