DAT-heads Digest #60

Contents:
  DATS  (seanst@ntelos.net)
  Reel to Reel Dolby ("Gary Davis")
  WTD: Sony M1 (BCLedfoot@aol.com)
  Looking for Scratch Acid/The Jesus Lizard/Qui (Brian Dowling)


From: seanst@ntelos.net
Subject: DATS 
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:17:58 -0500 (EST)

Hi there-

I have a bunch of DATs that I've put on cd and am looking to get rid of-
mostly Dead, but some other bands too. Let me know if you're interested
and I'll make a list.

Thanks,
Sean




From: "Gary Davis" <g@hoxnet.com>
Subject: Reel to Reel Dolby
Reply-to: g@hoxnet.com
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:26:54 -0800

Dolby B was sold built-in to many consumer reel to reel tape 
recorders in the 1970 (and 80s?) because it really reduced the 
hiss!  Keep in mind even at 15ips, 1/2 track, tape is hissy, so 
clearly at 7.5 or 3.75 (3 3/4) ips, 1/4 track, you're going to want 
some noise reduction.

With this in mind, the first Revox that I purchased new, was a 
model with Dolby B: an A77 mk IV for $1172 in 1974.  Some years 
later I bought a used A700 which lacked Dolby, so I coupled it with 
a Nakamichi NR200 external Dolby unit which could do Dolby B 
and Dolby C.  I recorded a number of tapes in the later years at 3 
3/4, Dolby C.

Unfortunately, very few consumers recorded a Dolby level tone on 
their tapes, although I did occasionally.

The Revox A77 tested out on Maxell XL II tape at 20Hz - 18.5 KHz, 
+/- 1.5dB, at 10dB down, at 3 3/4 speed !!  This was my own 
measurement (not manufacturers hype) and I dare say this 
surpasses any cassette deck -- not to mention, 3+ hours per side 
running time on 10 inch reels!

(Note: the 18.5KHz recording was possible, in part, because the 
15KHz "Dolby FM cut" filter is switchable).

--Gary



From: BCLedfoot@aol.com
Subject: WTD: Sony M1
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 18:28:21 EST

Looking for a well cared for Sony M1. Please e  mail off list.

Thanks.  




From: Brian Dowling <jlizard@mac.com>
Subject: Looking for Scratch Acid/The Jesus Lizard/Qui
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 00:34:24 -0500

Since the past 3 Scratch Acid Reunion shows, I thought they may have  
spur an interest in trading some of the this great music.

I am looking for any audio (DAT, Cassette, Reel, Hard Disk, CF), and  
video (VHS, betamax, Hi8, Dig8, DVD, etc) . Please forward any lists  
or inquiries to my email address. I am particularly in need of some  
1982-1988 Scratch acid video footage to help with a documentary.

Also looking for any of The Jesus Lizard material so that it can be  
archived.

And anyone who has taped David Yow's latest participation in the LA  
area- Qui , please get in touch with me.

Have lots to trade, but looking for this material in particular.


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