Espana – Chasing the Dragon – Reel To Reel 1/2 Track 7 1/2 ips

Hi-fi journalist Neville Roberts headed to London’s AIR Studios to witness audiophile label Chasing The Dragon’s recording of a new album, España. The recording was simultaneously captured direct-to-disk and on master tape. Here, Neville shares his impressions of the day and of the resulting vinyl LP and copy master tape.

Features:

• 1st Generation Reel to Reel Tape made from the Original Master Tape
• Created from 30IPS 1/2″ Running Masters at Air Studios
• 7″ Spool, 1/2 Track, 7 1/2 IPS CCIR
• Original Master Tapes recorded at 30ips onto ½” Tape
• Copy Masters are made using 2 Studer A820 Master Recorders
• Machines are connected with Zensati Seraphim Interconnect Cable for highest transfer quality
• All tapes use CCIR/IEC Equalization
• Originally mastered at Air Studios London
• Created using ATR Magnetics Tape Stock
• Housed in Heavy Duty Professional boxes
• Transferred and monitored by Chasing The Dragon Producer Mike Valentine

Musicians:

Rosie Middleton – mezzo-soprano
The National Symphony Orchestra
Debbie Wiseman, conductor

Selections:

Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Carmen
1. Habanera
2. The Gypsy Song

Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894)
3. Espana

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
4. Capriccio Espagnol