[Iain Churches[_2_]]

"ScottW" wrote in message
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I also think this tape path is really just another way to acquire superior
masters that could be more easily provided on digital format.
I'd like to hear a digital recording of a tape project tape for example.

Hi Scott.

It is not at all unusual, in pop mastering for the client
to ask for an "analogue pass". Many CD mastering facilities have
an analogue stereo mastering machine (here in Europe it's usually
a Studer A80/II with Dolby SR

There is an additional D/A converter to feed the signal to the
tape machine. The output from the replay amp (i.e. off tape)
is sent to A/D and then to outboard processing before mastering.

Iain