Different Types of Analog
Posted on | March 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
So — as you may have read — I have both the Cranesong H.E.D.D. and the Neve 5042 True Tape. And I realized, after a few months of use, that they represent two different “types” of analog.
The H.E.D.D. is a high-quality coloration box, and is basically very good at taking dimensionless digital recordings and making them sound better by filling in the gaps and rounding the edges. And you can mix-and-match the colors of Triode, Pentode, and Tape to get the vibe the recording needs. This is sort of the analog you imagine in your mind: warm and fuzzy.
The Neve is great for recordings that already sound good but need a certain type of tape character (7.5 or 15ips) to just give more realism and impact. This is analog as it exists in reality…not always flattering but amazing for the non-linearity digital doesn’t have.
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March 19th, 2010 @ 3:01 pm
Nice insight into these two pieces here Paul. Cheers.