Dolby S Noise Reduction - As Good as Digital? Dolby B C and S Comparison - RTM Tape Giveaway Winners

Опубликовано: 04 Сентябрь 2026
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When it comes to cassette recording, tape noise and hiss have always been a problem for some people. Dolby devised numerous systems to help deal with the problem. In 1968, they released Dolby B noise reduction, which became the standard for home recordists and prerecorded cassettes for decades. Next came Dolby C in 1980, and finally Dolby S in 1989. Dolby-S promised to be indistinguishable from digital. That's what we're going to test today. We'll compare all three Dolby Noise Reduction modes, as well as talk about each one, what tape hiss is, and we will see if it lives up to the hype.

STICK AROUND TO THE END FOR THE WINNERS OF THE RTM & NASHVILLE RECORDING SUPPLY TAPE GIVEAWAY!

0:00 Introduction
1:21 Why do we need Dolby Noise Reduction?
2:34 Tape Hiss and Noise Example
3:21 Music Sample with NO Noise Reduction
4:18 Testing Overview - Sony TC-K615S Cassette Deck
4:55 Dolby B NR Overview, Test, and Sample
7:22 Dolby C NR Overview, Test, and Sample
9:43 Dolby S NR Overview, Test, and Sample
12:30 Side-by-Side Dolby B, C, and S Noise Comparison
13:18 Conclusion
14:20 RTM/Nashville Recording Supply Tape Giveaway Winners

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