3M Digital Audio Mastering System
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| 3M Digital Audio Mastering System | |
|---|---|
| Developed By | 3M Company |
| Launched | Mid-1978 (2-track prototype) Jan 1979 (production) |
| Tracks | 32 (recording) 2/4 (mixdown) |
| Bit Depth | 16-bit |
| Sampling Freq. | 50kHz |
| Tape | 1" @ 45ips (32-track) 1/2" @ ?? (2/4-track mixdown) |
Prototype
A prototype 2-track version of the system was installed at Sound80 Studios in Minneapolis, MN in mid-1978.[1] This system was used to record, among other titles, the debut album by Flim & The BB's.
Production Version
The final production version of the system included two physical units: a 32-track primary recorder and a 2/4-track mixdown recorder.
Known Installation Dates
Note: All dates are for installs of the final 32-track+2/4-track dual-unit production system unless noted.
- Mid-1978 - Sound 80 Studios, Minneapolis, MN (2-track prototype).[2]
- 6 Jan 1979 - The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA[3]
- 6 Jan 1979 - A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA[4]
- Q1 1979 - Warner Bros. Studios, Los Angeles, CA[5]
- Q1 1979 - Sound 80 Studios, Minneapolis, MN.[6]
- 1979 - Westlake Audio, West Hollywood, CA [7]
References
See Also
- "TECnology Hall of Fame: 1978 3M Digital Audio Mastering System." Mix Online. Includes link to a scan of the original hardware manual.