Al-righty, because of this tread in the marsh:
http://marsh.prosoundweb.com/index.php/mv/msg/8158/0/0/and other countless threads scattered around the www for a # of years I thought it was time for a test that could shed some light to this on going debate.
I have consulted with Fletcher and Brad on this topic and have there permission to post this here. They both have given a positive response. Also, out of courtesy, I have notified the the moderators of this forum and have received no objections from them, and I'd like to thank them all for allowing this into the "what ever works" forum.
The tests will be conducted here:
http://www.chicagorecording.com/music/music.htmThe CRC is one of the most professional and reputable facilities in the country, and there staff is good as it gets anywhere. I have spoken with the studio manager, and he has expressed an interest in this as well. I have know direct ties to them, and they will be able
to provide an impartial and professional execution of the test.
So the first question is, what is the test?
Seeing there has been so much debate regarding all this, I thought it would be a good idea to have all of you participate in what it should or shouldn't be. I'm also hoping REP moderators will also participate and help determine the process and methodology.
1.My contact at CRC first thought would be to track a short 4 piece rock based thing to 2" and PT HD at the same time. This would allow for a comparison of the effects of tape versus straight to digital.
2.Once a track was recorded, we would also transfer the 2" to PT HD to see how the transfer holds up in PT HD against the original 2".
3. We could then test the summing of PT stemmed thru a neve or ssl, versus PT ITB summing.
As for other formats?
I could see RADAR in the mix for a converter test, and I've heard nothing but great things about RADAR from a lot of reputable sources, but CRC's unit is currently on tour with someone and RADAR would add nothing to the summing part of the test.
I could compare the PT ITB bounce to a logic ITB bounce? I like this one.
Maybe we could test other summing boxes versus the neve or ssl?
Let's discuss.