Where can I xfer a 16-track 2" to digital?

[Eggplant]

I've got two 16-track Ampex 456 masters that I'd like to transfer to digital.
They're from an "album" I recorded with professional musicians in 1979/1980.
I'd like to transfer them to digital and so I can try my hand at a 5.1 mix.

Ampex 456 tape is a nightmare; they'll have to be baked.
The only studio I've found that still has 2" 16 track is in New Jersey.
I live in CA, but it's not necessary that I find a studio in my state.
Any state that's not to expensive to fly to would be okay.
The key is not to spend an arm and a leg; this is really just for fun.

Another option: shipping the tapes to a trusted engineer who will simply perform the transfer to digital multitrack.

Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Bob Romano]

You could try:
Crystal Recorders
333 South Brewster Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 495-9019

They used to have a beautiful 2" 16track machine that just killed!!!

I think the guy that owns it is named Steve.

I used the studio about 10 or so years ago but that thing was his pride and joy!!

They might be able to help you. Good luck!

Bob

 

[seriousfun]

I am in the middle of a similar project.

Talk to John Strother at Penguin Recording in SoCal 323-259-8612 www.penguinrecording.com.