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Ready for Hi-Def vinyl?

ArcamFan

ArcamFan

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Found this interesting article on what is being termed as "Hi-Def Vinyl". Naturally, it doesn't state whether the new cutting process can still remain in the analog domain. Naturally, it doesn't state whether or not the new cutting process can still remain in the analog domain, something of importance as digitally mastered vinyl somewhat defeats the point of listening to the format.

http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/03/15/high-definition-vinyl-will-soon-become-a-reality/
 
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pretty cool, no matter if it already exists, still will bring more folks over to the Vinyl scene.

The more technology invested into vinyl the better. :)
 
There are some disc cutting (mastering) labs that can (and do) still take the signal from analog master tapes to the cutting lathe remaining in the analog domain all the way through. See Michael Fremer's interview with Ryan (last name escapes me) the mastering engineer at Sterling Sound in NYC. You can watch them actually do it - all analog. Even the "preview" function in their set-up is an analog pick-up head that is about 15 inches ahead of the reproduce head on the R2R that they cut the lacquer off of. Perhaps the preview head feeds a digital device that adjusts the groove width? I don't think so, but the device that adjusts groove width is not in the signal path anyway.
 
Analog mastering from top notch sources or high resolution 24/96 or higher is HD vinyl already. Re: markdi, dbx disc was very nice performance.
 
They use a laser to play back records, why not use one to record them (using a laser as as a cutting tool instead of a physical cutting head sounds interesting). :idea:

Mark T. :music:
 
Nightwisher said:
The mastering process is already digital, at least in part. Pure analog hasn't existed for decades.
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There are still 100% pure analog records being manufactured today, but they are always more expensive then the average reissues from digital masters you see in shops today. There are also a handful of bands/musicians recording in analog today, but not many.
 
ArcamFan said:
There are still 100% pure analog records being manufactured today, but they are always more expensive then the average reissues from digital masters you see in shops today. There are also a handful of bands/musicians recording in analog today, but not many.
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Yeah I should have said most records today are not pure analog. I know Boston records in all analog still, which keeps their sound the same as it was in the 70s.
 
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