Re: [ARSCLIST] Looking for vintage open reel tape machine

[Dan Nelson <dnelsonone@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have 35x tube electronics... any one have a transport?
dnw 


--- On Sun, 3/8/09, John Spencer <js@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: John Spencer <js@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Looking for vintage open reel tape machine
> To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 7:35 AM
> Paul, you might try posting here:
> 
> http://www.nashvillemusicpros.com/
> 
> John
> 
> John Spencer
> www.bmschace.com
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 7, 2009, at 9:34 PM, Mahern, Paul Cantwell wrote:
> 
> > Thanks Guys,
> > 
> > Eric, a 351 would be fantastic. I can get my hands on
> the electronics from the 351 and that into a digital system
> with an rca 77dx would be a solid option but the artist
> wants to operate the machine himself and he does not want to
> use a laptop. It is my job to facilitate his artistic
> vision.  We can transfer from the record deck to a 24/96 dig
> system each day but I really need to put him in a room alone
> with a mic and an open reel machine that is going to have
> some real color. If anyone has a line on a 351 in great
> working condition I would love to hear about it.
> > 
> > Best - Paul
> > ________________________________________
> > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Jacobs
> [EricJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 9:43 PM
> > To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Looking for vintage open reel
> tape machine
> > 
> > Hi Paul,
> > 
> > A vintage mic with a tube mic preamp might get the
> artist the
> > sound they want, and then pair that up with a modern
> (digital)
> > field recorder for portability - the best of both
> worlds.
> > 
> > There are tools to mimic tape sound (ie. hiss and a
> bass bump)
> > which could be added later to get the desired effect. 
> Check
> > out Manley Labs for tube hardware from preamps to
> mixers and EQ.
> > 
> > On the other hand, maybe the artist will perform
> differently
> > knowing that it is being captured with vintage gear. 
> In which
> > case you'll need to go vintage.
> > 
> > And I only say the following with tongue in cheek...
> You could
> > always hide a digital recorder in a tape machine
> chassis and
> > the artist could see the tape and reels turning to get
> that
> > vintage recording mood.
> > 
> > Eric
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> > [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mahern, Paul
> Cantwell
> > Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:21 PM
> > To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ARSCLIST] Looking for vintage open reel tape
> machine
> > 
> > 
> > Hello Everyone,
> > 
> > I have a client that is looking for a vintage tube
> powered open reel tape
> > machine that is in good enough condition to take on
> the road and make
> > recordings for his next record. A full track 1/4 inch
> would be best. Does
> > anyone know of someone who sells or rents these in top
> condition . This is a
> > major recording artist that is looking to make a
> record with one microphone
> > and a tape deck.
> > 
> > Very Best,
> > 
> > Paul Mahern
> >