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Re: [newmellotrongroup] echo tape

2012-06-10 by Chris Dale

Hi Gino:
Where do you get this stuff these days?
Also - what is the quality difference between Dynamax and BASF LGR-50?


On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:

I usually use 8 track tape for my tape echo machines because it is back coated (lubricated) but i have some recording coming up and I guess I should use the good stuff.


Does anybody want to go in with me on a reel of BASF LGR-50 or Dynamax or Echoplex. We have three choices, they average about $70/ reel but 300 feet of tape should last forever.

I have been told that Space echoes are biased for BASF Dynamax is thick 8 track tape and echoplex tape is for Echoplexes of which I know virtually nothing.

Is Mellotron tape back coated, I know it has many positive attributes.



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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE, CG, ReRED, CSEC
Audio Mastering, Recording & Logistics, Analog Sound Design





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