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In the Forum: Off Air Audio
In the Thread: How to record FM broadcasts.

Post Subject: Recording FM (or anything for that matter)Posted by Hyperborean on: 3/15/2009

Well, I'm not convinced.
First things first. Yes I don't know specifics of FM recording, but what I know in general about recording is enough for me to conclude that sound processed threw converters A-D and back D-A is going to be ... well, processed. I'm talking about fundamental differences between analog and digital recording here.
Second, we're not talking about direct to disk or direct feed from mic to tape or to digital recorder here, are we? So it is safe for me to assume (without learning about "benefits" of FM broadcasting) that there are a lot of stuff between mic in front of musicians and recorder in your home. So, why even talk about dynamic range when you're using SE tube amps. Now, the idea is wonderful never the less. I'm thinking to try that with my AKAI tape decks now, but I don't have a good tuner yet. But maybe I missed the point all along, it's just the thought of digital recording is making me shiver, seriously. You of course, can do what you please, but I still disagree. I strongly believe in the shorter signal path possible, that's all.
P.S. Using the opportunity let me applaud you for nailing those Fr?mers and Valins! Good for you!
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