thread of technical hip hop q's

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I only have one right now but I thought some heads might know, I'm always curious when I listen to the stuff that stays with me: at what point does rap start recording entirely in the digital domain? mainstream rock moved over as quick as it could, the studios were selling digital hard (lol ADAT, lol actually mastering to fucking DAT) and I think plenty of musicians were stoked to get to the "you don't have to punch in, just play it again" style (which I fuckin hate but that's a thing for another day). I'm listening to All Eyez On Me and wondering: are they tracking to tape here? When do most studios jump ship & replace their analog gear?

decrepit but free (underrated aerosmith bootlegs I have owned), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 13:34 (twelve years ago) link

Recorded much of his vocals of the "All Eyez On Me" album with a Neumann U87 microphone. In addition, entire album was recorded on analog tape. This was considered somewhat archaic by 1995 recording standards, as much of the recording industry had transitioned to digital recording. (However, it should be noted that Dr. Dre, who produced two songs for the album still uses analog tape to record his music, as of late 2006).

Should also note that DJ Quik, who did a lot of work on the album, is also an analog purist.

fanute gingrich (The Reverend), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 13:50 (twelve years ago) link

An 87!!! that was gonna be another of my questions, whether mics great MCs favor in the studio. The Neumann 87 is a tremendous mic, often if you're trying out various mics in studio it's the one where everybody immediately goes "ha, ok, yeah, that one." Thanks Rev!

decrepit but free (underrated aerosmith bootlegs I have owned), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 14:10 (twelve years ago) link

what mics, not "whether"

decrepit but free (underrated aerosmith bootlegs I have owned), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 14:11 (twelve years ago) link


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