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Reel to Reel uses -

My wife and I love to entertain.  It never ceases to surprise me how many will walk over to my stereo and stare at my Reel to Reel tape deck.  Some under the age of 35, will ask what it is? Others want to know why I have it, and what do I use it for?  Of course I answer their questions, but now it makes we wonder how others use their machines?  I have been following a couple of high end blogs that I really enjoy and see that one gentlemen uses his machine to play master tape copies.  I do this as well, but have no where near the selection that he does.  I make copies of my favorite LP's to play when guests are over, and also make my own master tapes using a couple of neuman's microphones.  I record small jazz trios and solo artists straight to the machine.  People are amazed at how 'real' these tapes sound.  My main reel to reel is a Pioneer RT-1050 high speed half track.  I have a second just like it that I use for the above mentioned site recordings.  I also have a ReVox B-77, a Sony TC-765, and a Crown 822, all half track machines.  Anyone out there making your own masters?

Norman
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normansizemore OP
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Sam,

Yes, I use the KM184's into the RT-1050.  I have also used them with the Crown 822.  Finding venues here in the Chicago area is easy.  Most will let you set and and record their performance, especially if you promise to make them a copy.

On one occasion, I was offered to plug directly into the sound board! The recording sounded superb and got me to thinking about maybe using one on a regular basis. 

Enjoy the holiday.

Norman
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cerrot
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I just got my Louie Armstrong 15ips IEC tape from abc records and could not believe it.  I have St James Infirmary as well as Summertime (with Ella) on every medium you can think of and the best ever is the 15ips.  
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Cerrot,

Is that from the abc records japan? The US company was purchased by MCA in 1979. I would  be interested in some abc titles.

Norman
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cerrot
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China.  Yes.  Awesome selection.  www.abcrecords.com   (you will get a warning message as its china but it is  safe site).
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I record CD and vinyl onto 1/4" tape at 15ips.  Sounds much better.  I reserve it for something special though.
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