Tape Echo Project
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:36 pm
Hello all,
The time has come for another project, and I'd like to build a decent sounding tape echo for use at home/recording. I've done a little research and it seems the easiest way is to find a reel-to-reel recorder with 3 heads, and re-send the playback head output back to the record head input via a simple mixer circuit.
I'm scouring the local classifieds for the right unit, and if I'm lucky I'll find a tube one. I think I'll do a step-by-step build report of the process, as I really can't find anything specific on this topic. I'm fine with shorter repeat times, as is the nature of using a reel-to-reel device with limited tape speed options.
Does anyone in here have experience with this type of a project? Any ideas or insights about what I'm getting myself into here? I'd especially like to know if there is a specific make/model that is preferable for ease of use and quality in this application.
Wish me luck!
The time has come for another project, and I'd like to build a decent sounding tape echo for use at home/recording. I've done a little research and it seems the easiest way is to find a reel-to-reel recorder with 3 heads, and re-send the playback head output back to the record head input via a simple mixer circuit.
I'm scouring the local classifieds for the right unit, and if I'm lucky I'll find a tube one. I think I'll do a step-by-step build report of the process, as I really can't find anything specific on this topic. I'm fine with shorter repeat times, as is the nature of using a reel-to-reel device with limited tape speed options.
Does anyone in here have experience with this type of a project? Any ideas or insights about what I'm getting myself into here? I'd especially like to know if there is a specific make/model that is preferable for ease of use and quality in this application.
Wish me luck!