davek,davek wrote:BBJ
A 4 track-board allows for 4 discreet channels, and a 16 track allows for 16. They originally had a 4 track, and then
upgraded to 16 in the late 70's. It was very common practise to record at Channel in 16 tracks (2" tape), and then mix it down to 4 and take it to Tubby's, who only had a 4 track until he completed his studio shortly before his death. I am quite certain of this, as I have been there many times, and watched engineers govern 16 discreet tracks, not 4.
That is really awesome that you got to be there and see that. What was your purpose for being there? Were you just visiting or did you have some business with the studio at the time?