I used a Hi-Com with a Revox Reel to Reel decades ago.
I calibrated with the 400hz? signal to 0 db before recording on every tape. I do remember that the level was a couple of white lines higher on the right versus left channel to get both VU meters to 0 db. You can record Hot as I primarily taped rock music but pushed it only to plus 3 to 6 db max.
The build is typical Nak quality and I had mine gone through and the lights replaced by Willy Herman who is well worth getting in touch with if you want detailed and professional knowledge.
I still have the Hi-Com but it is boxed as I use the built in DBX on my Teac reel to reel. The Nak used the improved circuit that supposedly stopped the bass pumping that was the ban of the DBX recording system. In taping my current reel to reels I cannot detect bass pumping or if it is there it is not at a level that I can detect or annoys me.
I am relying on memory but the Hi-Com did work great with my reel to reel. Never used it with my Nak cassette as Dolby C is fantastic
I would get in contact with Mr. Herman for expert and direct knowledge and he can answer any question you have.
I calibrated with the 400hz? signal to 0 db before recording on every tape. I do remember that the level was a couple of white lines higher on the right versus left channel to get both VU meters to 0 db. You can record Hot as I primarily taped rock music but pushed it only to plus 3 to 6 db max.
The build is typical Nak quality and I had mine gone through and the lights replaced by Willy Herman who is well worth getting in touch with if you want detailed and professional knowledge.
I still have the Hi-Com but it is boxed as I use the built in DBX on my Teac reel to reel. The Nak used the improved circuit that supposedly stopped the bass pumping that was the ban of the DBX recording system. In taping my current reel to reels I cannot detect bass pumping or if it is there it is not at a level that I can detect or annoys me.
I am relying on memory but the Hi-Com did work great with my reel to reel. Never used it with my Nak cassette as Dolby C is fantastic
I would get in contact with Mr. Herman for expert and direct knowledge and he can answer any question you have.