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Chapter 12: Ampex ATR-102
The tape manufacturer’s recommended calibration settings for each Tape
Type are shown in
Table 8
.
Tip:
The UAD Ampex ATR-102 default presets bank offers a variety of preset
Tape Type, Tape Speed, CAL level, and EQ configurations that are commonly
used for the recording of specific genres.
Head Width
This control specifies the active tape head model. Head Widths of
1/4,” 1/2,” or 1” can be selected.
To select the Head Width, click the HEAD button to cycle through the
available values, or click directly on the value label. The active Head
Width is highlighted in yellow.
Note:
At tape speeds of 3.75” and 7.5” only the 1/4” head can be
used. At these speeds, the 1/2” and 1” heads cannot be selected.
Path Select
The Path Select buttons specify which of the four possi-
ble signal paths is active in the Ampex ATR-102. The
active mode is indicated by an illuminated LED above
its associated button. The default value is Repro.
Sync
Sync mode models the sound of direct tape recording and playback via the
sync/record head, plus all corresponding machine electronics.
Sync mode is generally not used for playback due to its poorer frequency re-
sponse, but it is included for authenticity and creative purposes.
Table 8. Tape Manufacturer’s Recommended Calibration Levels
Tape Type
Calibration
Flux Level
111
+0 dB
177 nWb/m
35-90
+3 dB
251 nWb/m
250
+3 dB
251 nWb/m
456
+6 dB
355 nWb/m
468
+6 dB
355 nWb/m
900
+9 dB
502 nWb/m
ATR
+9 dB
502 nWb/m
