Conclusion of the survey.

A readable survey - this second part covering manufacturers from O to S.

You can always get more out of your equipment if you know more about it. David Mellor begins a new series that explores the innermost workings of various studio devices. This month: the Tape Recorder.

A readable survey — the first part covering manufacturers from A to L.

Martin Goldman examines the dos and don'ts of tape machine maintenance.

Tape Machines

Tape machines, handsaws, welcome to Concept Corner

Leader tape/tape storage tips.

the subtle differences explained

A rundown on the various 'head' formats available on tape recorders and the reasons for their existence.

Tape Bias & Overloading

Paul White explains the basic principles of tape recorders to help you make better recordings.

Know anything about bias, test-tones or calibration? If you use a tape recorder then you should! In the first of two parts, David Mellor explains the need for tape recorder line-up procedures and unravels the mystery behind this arcane science which can have a profound affect on the quality of your recordings.

A readable survey covering manufacturers from I to T.

Intrepid reporter/cameraman Ralph Denyer ventures into the wild suburban jungle of East London to capture the rarely heard thoughts of this lesser-spotted songbird and re-mix producer who has recently taken delivery of his very own Synclavier system.

Studio Sound Techniques

Tape echo techniques for reel-to-reel machines.

Tape Machine Line-Up

Richard Dean looks at tape machine line-up.

JL Cooper PPS2 MIDI/Tape Synchroniser

This compact device from time code pioneers JL Cooper makes light work of your MIDI-to-tape sync needs.

Fostex Model 80 Tape Recorder

A second generation 8-track from Fostex that offers autolocate and timecode control to the budget studio. Paul Gilby opens the box to discover the secrets of the black magic.

Dave Lockwood casts a critical eye over this low-cost MIDI/tape sync box from Sansui.

The Tapeless Recording Market Survey

The tapeless recording revolution is in full swing, as technology that once was available only to the few develops in products that suit a wider range of applications and pockets. Yasmin Hashmi looks at the development of the technology, the current state of the market and how it is likely to progress.

Pros & Cons of Backing Tape Formats

MIDI-To-Tape Synchronisation

MIDI-to-tape sync: why you need it, what it does and how you use it.

Lamont announces huge recording studio subsidies! Negative VAT on synthesizers! Council grants for Portastudio insulation! Listed building status for all analogue tape machines! NOT!

The Pioneering Spirit