Best RtoR tape for a Revox A77

The Revox A77 has a bias frequency of 120kHz. Is that compatible with ATR Master and ATR MDS-36 tape? Are there any other modern tapes that are compatible.

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cwz04-05-2022 12:21am

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cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,943 posts 04-05-2022 at 01:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The A77 can be set up for most tapes, including the ATRs that you mentioned. Setup includes setting the bias and EQ for the particular formulation so that you have a flat FR.
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,778 posts 04-05-2022 at 03:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @cleeds is correct. Your Revox can work with any tape; it simply has to be calibrated to work with a particular tape in record mode.
cwz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 04-05-2022 at 03:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you! Essentially, what you are saying is a flat FR is the ultimate goal when adjusting bias and EQ. If FR is flat, don't mess with anything? cwz
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,582 posts 04-05-2022 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just make sure that the azimuth is OK.

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