16 track tape

1. What is a 16 track recorder?
2. What is 4track recording?
3. When did multitrack recording start?
4. How does multitrack tape work?

What is a 16 track recorder?

In 1967, Ampex built its first prototype 16-track professional audio recorder at the request of Mirasound Studios in New York City. This unique machine was the first of its type and used reels of 2-inch tape on a modified tape transport system originally built for video recording.

What is 4track recording?

The FourTrack multitrack audio recorder app is a songwriting and practice tool for singers, guitar players, piano players and other musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on their iPhone and iPod touch. Plug in a microphone, arm a track, record, and repeat.

When did multitrack recording start?

Multitrack technology was first developed in the late 1940s after the introduction of magnetic tape as a means of recording. This new medium allowed for separate recordings to be made on different parts of the tape's surface, which in turn could be played back at the same time.

How does multitrack tape work?

How Does a Multitrack Recorder Work? “At its most basic, a multitrack recorder works like a traditional tape recorder,” DeLay explains. You hit a button and the recorder starts capturing all audio that is played into it, whether from a microphone, instrument or other sound source.