fonè by Signoricci
ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTER TAPES
Giulio Cesare Ricci, founder and president of the Audiophile Productions/ fonè, began professionally recording his albums recorded with analog systems in 1983 and continues to do so today.
HIS ANALOG RECORDERS are: Nagra 4s, Studer c37, Ampex ATR 102
- Each tape is recorded in real time - Duration 30 minutes
- Unique piece - Tape: SM900 - RMG - 1/4 inch - Eq : IEC
- Speed: 15 ips (38.1 cm/s)
- Reel Size : 26.5 cm coil metal flange
- Tape Source: Ampex ATR 102-1/2 inch - 30 ips (76 cm/s)
- Tape Recorder : Nagra 4s - 1/4 inch - 15 ips (38.1 cm/s)
- Mastering Personnel : Giulio Cesare Ricci in person realizes all the phases.
The original Master read by an Ampex ATR 102-1/2 inch - 30 ips (76 cm/s) is transferred in real time on a Nagra 4s - 1/4 inch - 15 ips (38.1 cm/s).
The tape used is an RTM SM900 - 1/4 inch reel with metal flange 26.5 cm.
The recorded tape is contained in a cardboard box which has a graphic personalization front/back with the indication of the music, performers and technical notes. The box containing “ANALOG MASTER TAPES - fonè by Signoricci “ is packed in a protective clear plastic bag with releasable adhesive closure.
Salvatore Accardo Violin
Laura Gorna Violin
Laura Manzini Piano
TAPE 1
MALAGUEÑA Op.21 No.1 5’21”
HABANERA Op.21 No.2 5’01”
III. ROMANZA ANDALUZA Op.22 No.1 5’35”
IV. JOTA NAVARRA Op.22 No.2 5’42”
V. PLAYERA Op.23 No.1 5’07”
TAPE 2
VI. ZAPATEADO Op.23 No.2 4’13”
VII. SPANISCHE TÄNZE Op.26 No.1 7’12”
VIII. SPANISCHE TÄNZE Op.26 No.2 6’15”
SERENATA ANDALUZA Op.28 7’08”
DANCE ESPAGNOLE Op.37 3’10”
(Adios Montanas Mias)
TAPE 3
JOTA ARAGONESA Op.27 6’09”
CAPRICE BASQUE Op.24 7’42”
NAVARRA Op.33 Duo pour deux Violons * 7’21”
Conceived, recorded and produced by Giulio Cesare Ricci
Recorded in “Sala dell’Ermellino” Casa della Musica, Milano
Recording date 1-2 November 2019
Recording assistant: Paola Liberato
Valve microphones: Neumann U47, U48
Mike pre-amplifiers, cables (line, microphone, supply): Signoricci
Il Master è stato realizzato con l'Ampex ATR 102 (Electronic Tube Ampex Model 351-1965) 2 tracks, 1/2 inch, 30ips modificato da David Manley
Photos by Andrea Micheli
