Tape is back! Reel-to-reel tape!

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 - https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk Tape reel pics - Recording the Masters https://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 https://amzn.to/3uj7Dtq COMPUTER - Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro https://amzn.to/47tW6Wg MICROPHONE - Sennheiser MKH 416 https://amzn.to/3QWWvuO ALTERNATIVE MICROPHONE - AKG C414 https://amzn.to/3SLqCad BUDGET MICROPHONE CHOICE - Rode shotgun https://amzn.to/3G0ni36 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER - Comica LinkFlex AD2 https://amzn.to/40SMHFT TELEPROMPTER - Padcaster Parrot alternatives https://amzn.to/40A55TJ TELEPROMPTER SOFTWARE - PromptSmart Pro https://promptsmart.com/ AUDIO INTERFACE - Behringer UMC202HD https://amzn.to/3ugj6db HEADPHONES - Sony wired https://amzn.to/3sEjlht SPEAKER CABLE - KabelDirekt https://amzn.to/3ucgQ6T POWER AMPLIFIER - Fosi V3 https://amzn.to/3vRumNH KEYLIGHT- Amaran 100d https://amzn.to/40A5Gor FILL LIGHTS - Switti RGB https://amzn.to/3ufhOPu SOFTBOX Phot-R alternatives https://amzn.to/3QGoTjJ LIGHTING STANDS Phot-R alternatives https://amzn.to/3QWXOKe MONITOR - Samsung UJ59 https://amzn.to/3MEoBsk MONITOR ARM - Invision alternatives https://amzn.to/40SLqi5 MIC ARM - Yellowtech M!ka (10% discount) - https://shop.yellowtec.com/discount/AUDIO-DAVID TRIPOD - Velbon alternatives https://amzn.to/46gu2oa GREEN SCREEN - Elgato alternatives https://amzn.to/3SG2F3L DESK - FlexiSpot E7 Pro https://amzn.to/3QVIWvS VIDEO EDITING - Apple Final Cut Pro https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ IMAGE EDITING - Adobe Photoshop https://amzn.to/3FZ7Ww0 AUDIO EDITING - Avid Pro Tools https://amzn.to/3QA5Wz7 NOTEBOOK - Leuchturm 1917 hardback https://amzn.to/47zonKX PEN - Sakura Pigma archival pen Sakura Pigma archival pen https://amzn.to/47zz3cP OSCILLOSCOPE - Hameg HM 203 alternatives https://amzn.to/47tWN1O GROOMING - Philips 3000 nose hair trimmer https://amzn.to/40BdLJo GROOMING - Nose plier https://amzn.to/41IOZaR HAIR COLOUR - Just For Men https://amzn.to/475OgS1 HAIR CONDITIONER - TRESemmé Silky & Smooth https://amzn.to/41AdWFd OPTICAL AID - https://www.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.