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RE: Tape for Otari Deck

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In Reply to: RE: Tape for Otari Deck posted by Braxus on November 03, 2009 at 17:46:18

I think the problem you are having is calling the ATR tape "top flight" and implying that the others are not "top flight." For me, the ATR is high output and high bias, but has yet to show itself to be "top flight." It is so new that it doesn't have a track record about its longevity - does it shed after five years, etc. - so I would be very cautious about using it for any critical recording. My experience is that the RGMI tapes like the SM468 and 911 are "top flight" but not as high output. I have used other high output tapes on my Otari 5050 B3 and they bias just fine. So I would think the ATR should also work fine. Getting a 1200 foot reel is not that expensive to do the manual biasing on the Otari. I can set the adjustments for different tapes in a couple of minutes. Good luck.

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Larry, don't confuse "High Bias" - Bodyslam 10:00:46 11/05/09 (0)

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