At long last! ATR Tape! Wa-hooooooooooo!

Judas Jetski · Post by **Judas Jetski** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:01 pm

Just got this in my e-mail... way to go Mr. Spitz!

there was another link in the e-mail but I couldn't get it all to copy. Here's the most of it:

ATR MAGNETICS

INTRODUCES NEW GENERATION ANALOG TAPE

ATR Master Tape is now in full production. The result of many hours of development and process refinement have given rise to the first new analog mastering tape in 10 years with magnetic properties specified by tape recording industry veteran Michael Spitz. ATR Master Tape provides an ideal combination of high output capability, very low noise and musical transparency.

We understand that magnetic and aural performance by itself does not constitute a super tape. The magnetic particles must be supported by the best possible binder systerm and PET Film substrate available. To that end we consulted the world's top chemists and process engineers to make sure ATR Master Tape runs clean pass after pass. It withstands countless overdub passes without compromising the sound that you worked so hard to achieve. Without the need to transfer your tape to a workstation after recording, you will be able to keep the session flow moving without interruption.

The longer your music avoids A/D conversion, the better the results. Tracking, overdubbing, mixing and mastering to ATR Master Tape is simply the best method possible to create the ultimate musical results which cannot be achieved in any
other way.

"Nothing Sounds Like Tape"

Available in 2", 1" and 1/2" widths in 2500' lengths on precision hubs
and flanges. Factory
direct ordering is available via our website.

Please contact Mike Spitz for all technical questions at (717)
852-7700.

To order tape please visit our website at: www.atrtape.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/744663118/636649/223 ... rtape.com/
)

ATR Magnetics, LLC

385 Emig Road, Suite A

York, PA 17406

Judas Jetski · Post by **Judas Jetski** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:09 pm

I just checked out the specs on the website, and it looks like some pretty stout stuff.

yeahhhhh... now if only we can get them to make it in 1/4".... I have yet to find out how much it co$ts, though...

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:29 pm

http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?t=48435

RefD · Post by **RefD** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:34 pm

*waits for the lockdown*

Judas Jetski · Post by **Judas Jetski** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:07 pm

Funny, I did a search of "ATR tape" and didn't get that thread...

???

RefD · Post by **RefD** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:20 pm

Andy Smash wrote:Funny, I did a search of "ATR tape" and didn't get that thread...

???

the search function is notorious.

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:33 pm

That's what I'm here for...

DGoody · Post by **DGoody** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:56 pm

Aaah, and a steal at $289 for 2"...... now I just need to find anyone who has that kind of budget anymore, and I'm back on analog 100%.........

cgarges · Post by **cgarges** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:06 am

DGoody wrote:Aaah, and a steal at $289 for 2"...

Holy shit! Please tell me they're on 24" titanium hubs.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:11 pm

Hmmm... I guess everyone wants 2-inch at $100?

When's the last time 2-inch was $100? 1977?

Judas Jetski · Post by **Judas Jetski** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:31 pm

They quoted me $89 for 1/2". That's kinda competitive with RMGI.

cgarges · Post by **cgarges** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:08 pm

fazeka wrote:Hmmm... I guess everyone wants 2-inch at $100?

When's the last time 2-inch was $100? 1977?

I never said anything about $100, but at $289, that's about a 55% increase in what I last paid for a reel of new 2". That's a considerable jump.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:25 pm

$186-ish for 2"? Man, what was that and when?

cgarges · Post by **cgarges** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:06 am

fazeka wrote:$186-ish for 2"? Man, what was that and when?

GP9 a few years ago.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

joel hamilton · Post by **joel hamilton** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:21 am

I usually paid between 200 and 250 here in NYC over the last 5 years.
If the stuff is good, I would pay 289.

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