Recording a '86 TDK SA-X from vinyl [VIDEO]

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  1. walkman archive

    walkman archive Administrator Staff Member

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    Hi guys,

    I've created a new video for my channel. Unfortunately, Youtube has blocked it due to the new 13th EU rule, so I cannot publish it... there.

    I was encouraged to make this video after seeing videos from @Oswaldo Martinez and others.
    In this video I show you how I record a vinyl on an excellent tape. It's not a technical but a contemplative video. I hope you like it.

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    Please choose the version that suits your needs:

    Here is the version for viewing in smartphones:



    Here is the HD version, for viewing in tablets and laptops up to 15":



    And here's the big size version in glorious Full HD 1080p if you wish to watch it in full screen in a 1080p or 4K screen:


    Gear used in this video:

    Turntable: Technics SL1200 Limited
    Cartridge: Audio Technica AT150Sa
    Phono preamp: ANT Audio Kora 3T Limited Edition
    Preamp: Mitsubishi DA-P20
    Deck: SONY TC-K909ES
    Visualization: Nixyelizer
    Headphone amplifier: ALO The PanAm
    Headphone: Sennheiser HD650

    Although a '86 SA-X (one of my favorite cassettes) accepts levels up to +3, I measured the total distortion before starting to record and found out that I could not go over 0VU because it already reaches 3% distortion (which is the maximum allowed), so I kept the levels at 0.

    The digitized sound may not be perfect. I switched to a new desktop PC recently and had to forget my beloved X-Fi Elite (because it's a PCI card and those aren't compatible anymore), so I had to use the embedded Realtek sound card.
     
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  2. Boodokhan

    Boodokhan Well-Known Member

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    I always enjoy watching your videos.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    Thanks my friend!
     
  4. Command8

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    Great video
     
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    Just took a look... I see you're not turned-off to the idea of MiniDisc, as many pro-cassette agents are. That said, I would like to see you do a video about the format, seeing how it's a popular topic lately amongst retro-tech recording media enthusiasts.
     
  6. Oswaldo Martinez

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    Great video and thanks for the shoutout!
     
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    Very intuitive video, thanks Hugo.!
     
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    hitaaschty New Member

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    Very nice video. Thanks!
     
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    What a fine job!
     

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