If anyone ever experienced the dynamics of their recordings being compromised while using Dolby B, C or S, then your machine was not calibrated for the tape you were using.
Once calibrated and proper recording levels set Dolby would have no ill effects on your recording.
This is funny because I just had this conversation with another audio nut. I have hundreds of tapes many that are 40 years old that sound excellent and were made with Dolby.
That said I do know the sound of a machine that is killing the Dynamics of your recording when using Dolby. Nearly all of my Teacs did this. It wasn't I until someone showed me their Advent 201 in which you could calibrate the Dolby that I realized how good it could be and how bad mine were. Since that time I have always owned a deck that allowed calibration of the Dolbly NR system.
I am really surprised at the number of audiophiles who snub cassettes as 'mid-fi' crap. Properly recorded cassettes are very enjoyable and convenient. I use my ancient Nakamichi all the time with excellent results.
Once calibrated and proper recording levels set Dolby would have no ill effects on your recording.
This is funny because I just had this conversation with another audio nut. I have hundreds of tapes many that are 40 years old that sound excellent and were made with Dolby.
That said I do know the sound of a machine that is killing the Dynamics of your recording when using Dolby. Nearly all of my Teacs did this. It wasn't I until someone showed me their Advent 201 in which you could calibrate the Dolby that I realized how good it could be and how bad mine were. Since that time I have always owned a deck that allowed calibration of the Dolbly NR system.
I am really surprised at the number of audiophiles who snub cassettes as 'mid-fi' crap. Properly recorded cassettes are very enjoyable and convenient. I use my ancient Nakamichi all the time with excellent results.