Reel to Reel Master Tape Transfer

Follow along as I attempt a master tape transfer from Ampex 456 tape using my Pioneer RT-909. This isn't a perfect transfer given that the track layout of the tape doesn't match my machine, but it is good enough for a first pass.

I will send this over to @video99couk for a second pass! Excited to work with him as I enjoy his channel very much.

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0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Lacing Up
1:48 - First Playback
2:16 - Tape Condition
3:42 - Transferring
4:07 - Post Processing
9:13 - Minor Shedding
10:27 - Closing

#ReelToReel #AnalogTransfer #TheResistorNetwork

[videocouk]

Nice 4-track deck there.
I find that Ampex tapes always suffer sticky-shed, so I bake them for 12-24 hours before attempting to run them. Then typically I will run the tape at least twice.

[joel_hifi]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Hope the tape was still ok for further transfer on 2T. Can you please share which Tascam unit and software you used for the transfer on this video? Many thanks!

[numutekwipu]

How's ur 2014 ELR cadillac with the range extender

[tomcarter]

Thanks for your video.
I have a very similar story. Would you be willing to help me with a transfer?

[ray_notes]

So the lesson is don't do this. Bake the tapes first, then transfer. I've learned this lesson myself, you're not alone. Ampex 456 almost always needs to be baked.