Video: So, I Bought a Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder

In a fit of mad hipster nostalgia, I bought a vintage open-reel reel-to-reel tape recorder machine. In this video I talk for a very long time about my reasons and what inspires me about format of tape. I then go into choosing and buying the machine, setting it up and doing my first recording. Finally I compare the sound of the tape to the sound recording direct to computer and talk for a load more about what I think about all that. It's a fascinating subject.

Intro - 0:00

Why would I do this? - 1:22

So, what did I get? - 19:38

Road trip - 31:23

Introducing my Akai 4000DS MKII - 32:46

First recording to tape - 37:40

Direct to computer versus tape comparisons - 40:39

Recordings compared on screen - 42:03

Conclusions - 45:27

Check out the full 15 minute jam I recorded to tape - https://youtu.be/a7G5epGHSLI

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