Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Audiophiles, prepare to rewind time! In this video, I dive into the glorious return of real tape—yes, reel-to-reel! You've got the turntable, the DAC, the amp, the speakers... but are you truly an audiophile without a reel-to-reel recorder?
Revox, the legendary tape recorder brand, has resurrected its iconic B77 in a brand-new Mk III version. I'll explore what makes this release a monumental moment in audio history and why this analogue marvel is turning heads (and reels) in the hi-fi world.
Join me as I share my experiences with tape, from humble beginnings to working with iconic Studer, Fostex and Tascam machines in professional studios and my own. I’ll talk about tape quality, running costs, and the ultimate audiophile pursuit: jaw-dropping sound quality that might even rival vinyl.
But is this just nostalgia, or does tape still hold its own in today’s digital world? From pricey reels to the ultimate cost of audiophile bragging rights, I’ll break it all down. Curious? You won’t want to miss this journey into analog heaven.
Reel-to-reel is back—are you ready to press play? 🎶
CREDITS
ReVox A77 - s_p_a_c_e_m_a_n from Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
Other tape recorders - Manufacturers' promotional materials
Queen Elizabeth Hall - southbankcentre.co.uk
Tape reel pics - Recording the Masters store.recordingthemasters.com/collections/rtm-tape
00:00 Introduction
00:25 How is tape back?
01:08 Tape vs. Cassette
01:34 My experience
01:53 ReVox A77
02:19 My experience with pro recorders
03:28 Why we used tape in the past
04:17 Running costs
05:05 How long does a reel last?
05:57 More on tape costs
06:52 Buying tape today
07:05 How much does a reel cost today?
08:32 Cutting costs
09:28 Long-play tape
10:43 Pancake
11:04 NAB adapters
11:59 Types of buyers
12:52 The ultimate audio source?
13:05 ReVox Analogue Master Tape collection
14:12 ReVox B77 MkIII - The price
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Audiophiles, prepare to rewind time! In this video, I dive into the glorious return of real tape—yes, reel-to-reel! You've got the turntable, the DAC, the amp, the speakers... but are you truly an audiophile without a reel-to-reel recorder?
Revox, the legendary tape recorder brand, has resurrected its iconic B77 in a brand-new Mk III version. I'll explore what makes this release a monumental moment in audio history and why this analogue marvel is turning heads (and reels) in the hi-fi world.
Join me as I share my experiences with tape, from humble beginnings to working with iconic Studer, Fostex and Tascam machines in professional studios and my own. I’ll talk about tape quality, running costs, and the ultimate audiophile pursuit: jaw-dropping sound quality that might even rival vinyl.
But is this just nostalgia, or does tape still hold its own in today’s digital world? From pricey reels to the ultimate cost of audiophile bragging rights, I’ll break it all down. Curious? You won’t want to miss this journey into analog heaven.
Reel-to-reel is back—are you ready to press play? 🎶
CREDITS
ReVox A77 - s_p_a_c_e_m_a_n from Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
Other tape recorders - Manufacturers' promotional materials
Queen Elizabeth Hall - southbankcentre.co.uk
Tape reel pics - Recording the Masters store.recordingthemasters.com/collections/rtm-tape
00:00 Introduction
00:25 How is tape back?
01:08 Tape vs. Cassette
01:34 My experience
01:53 ReVox A77
02:19 My experience with pro recorders
03:28 Why we used tape in the past
04:17 Running costs
05:05 How long does a reel last?
05:57 More on tape costs
06:52 Buying tape today
07:05 How much does a reel cost today?
08:32 Cutting costs
09:28 Long-play tape
10:43 Pancake
11:04 NAB adapters
11:59 Types of buyers
12:52 The ultimate audio source?
13:05 ReVox Analogue Master Tape collection
14:12 ReVox B77 MkIII - The price
EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE AUDIO MASTERCLASS VIDEOS
CAMERA - Sony Alpha A6600 amzn.to/3uj7Dtq
COMPUTER - Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro amzn.to/47tW6Wg
MICROPHONE - Sennheiser MKH 416 amzn.to/3QWWvuO
ALTERNATIVE MICROPHONE - AKG C414 amzn.to/3SLqCad
BUDGET MICROPHONE CHOICE - Rode shotgun amzn.to/3G0ni36
MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER - Comica LinkFlex AD2 amzn.to/40SMHFT
TELEPROMPTER - Padcaster Parrot alternatives amzn.to/40A55TJ
TELEPROMPTER SOFTWARE - PromptSmart Pro promptsmart.com
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OPTICAL AID - tigerspecs.co.uk/item/jelli-multi-coloured-reading-glasses
Disclaimer: Videos on this channel may include affiliate links and may feature software that has been received free of charge with an NFR (not for resale) licence, equipment that has been loaned or donated by a manufacturer or distributer, or equipment that has been bought for less than full retail price.
