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Dubbing FM onto tape....

Ok...audiophiles...I am not only using 2 of the most maligned formats in the hi-end world...but making recordings as well! At any rate, any hints to making quality fm recordings? Have a good tuner, 3head deck, new chrome tape,mpx filter, nice interconnect,etc...have to say...the initial recordings i have made have been very impressive...would a new antennae make a difference?
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chashmal
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2 biggest problems: FM compression and tape hiss. No way around the first, the second is mitigated with the right tape stock. Unfortunately, many of the tapes with the best response have more hiss. Maybe try a reel to reel tape recorder like a Revox.
chashmal
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Jvcvcrman08: I used to do a lot of that here in NYC where we have some amazing radio programs. However, it is very compressed. I agree about the hi-fi VCR, especially the ones from the early 90's.

The problem comes in when you make that digital transfer. I always lost something there, which is especially bad when what you have has FM compression to begin with. Better to stick with vinyl!
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