Lomo's Beautiful Soviet-Era Tape Recorder

In which I demo the Lomo KZMP-7M Rytym Reporter, designed in the 1980s to take on the Swiss Nagra Film Sound recorders. This is truly a high-end piece of gear and was made up to the mid-90s. My model is from 1993 and came with a lot of accessories, including a nice belt.
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[@Hainbach]

Drums & music from this video: patreon.com/hainbach

[@CristianCarvajalC]

I need a plugin of that 👌🏼🧸👍🏽

[@lundsweden]

A very high quality recorder from the 70s or 80s I'm guessing? Wonder if this was intended for reporters or something like that. Lomo is awesome!

[@chinmeysway]

Too rare I figure to know how to respond. More music w visuals / less gear acquisition porn, then there could be things to say, respectfully and blunt yea both happen sometimes! Oops

[@АлександрАрхангельск-ч2ю]

The tape recorder "Ритм-Репортёр" 25Д57М" has been produced by the Leningrad enterprise "Lomo" since 1977. The tape recorder is included in the КЗМП7М reportage recording complex and is intended to be used both with the complex and autonomously for synchronous recording of sound accompaniment in off-site conditions of reportage or feature film filming. The tape recorder operates both from an autonomous power supply and from a 220 V AC network via a remote power supply.

[@karljanus8308]

2.24 how did you call this tune and how can I trace it? You have released so much stuff I was not able to find it.. Thanks a million!

[@echolaliamedia]

I was telling my kid today about how Hainbach always says "Hi, I'm Hainback, it's good to have you back", and he said: "What did he say in the FIRST video?"

[@StephenMcLeod]

Those drums sound incredible when saturated - though I wouldn't be wearing those batteries out and about. It looks like some kind of explosive belt!

[@JiglePee98]

there is a switch "ускор ход" on the right to the main play/right selector which means "sped up play" maybe if you can record with this switch on you could then slow down the recording by switching it off during play. or just speed up your recordings :) hope this helps

[@svenax]

Yes please, do some field recordings with that awesome battery pack! That's the coolest thing I've seen like ... ever.

[@cooksoni.a]

i love your soviet machinery videos

[@SoundJourneysUA]

have lomo rhytm 320 - is stereo version of this. similar used in the studio, he writes an almost even signal across the spectrum. super device

[@DarrenLandrum]

As the owner of a Lomo LC-A camera, I had no idea they made anything like this. Excellent find!

[@destroyerofcitysduck5937]

That portable battery pack is extremely fashionable.

[@mark_fox_music]

I want to know which Russian fought Chewbacca to steal it!

[@parsa.mostaghim]

batman style 🦇

[@FLH3official]

I would say maybe dangerous, it looks like a "suicide belt" and some authorities could have some dammaging reflex.

[@sovietguitareffects]

@@FLH3official I thought customs will think the same when saw it at X-RAY, but as you see - all good haha

[@jmi5969]

@@FLH3official "some" is an understatement. Make it "all"

[@nolanroberts2710]

The Battery pack oh my gosh.... It's truly amazing how far batteries have come Fantastic share Hainbach!

[@juliusangawa802]

Wow, it made great sounds!

[@els1f]

That might be the most amazing distortion I've ever heard!🤯 I could listen to that tr-608 for hours😌

[@RedMeansRecording]

The piano bit near the end is absolutely wonderful

[@RedMeansRecording]

Also that sweater is amazing

[@Hainbach]

Thank you buddy!

[@HoodieGuy-uv4hm]

Song name?

[@joelcarson4602]

I see that whoever packed the equipment for shipping subscribes to the same methodology that I do when shipping gear, that of the "Nuclear Bunker School"

[@tompoynton]

If you don’t spend an hour trying to open it then it’s not worth buying

[@DavidFrostbite]

If you wouldn't chuck it down a flight of stairs, it's not packed well enough yet.

[@mark_fox_music]

It's definitely got the classic lomo glitchy vibe like the cameras. Lovely set you have there.

[@williamcurwen7428]

LOMO made excellent high quality audio-visual gear for the Soviet internal market. Their bokeh-licious projection lenses are now highly sought after for conversion to digital capture by photographers everywhere. A very piece of kit.

[@pamdemonia]

Oh wow. That battery belt gave me a film school flashback to the belts we used for the 16mm cameras. Of course, we generally didn't wear them, but instead wrapped them around the tripod below the camera.

[@h2o1969]

Yes, would love more vids with this. The song had such a Soviet feel to it. Nice job. The over drive was cool too.

[@bricelory9534]

I do love that use of slew'ing into a recording: actually quite beautiful!

[@Jan-S-Simonsen]

That is awesome. The drums at the first play sounded amazing!

[@JunkyardSam]

Your Wires collaboration with AudioThing was outstanding. A lot of us will never be able to afford real gear like this, so I'm hoping you guys can do more projects together, more Hainbach-approved emulations of incredible gear like this. This machine sounds so good --- so full of character, just like you said.

[@LeftyPem]

That entire kit looks incredible!

[@hidikitalks]

The joy in this video is palpable.

[@djknat]

i have no idea how youtube recommended this channel to me. YES, I am interested in all things synth and YES, I do music production and have for years, but never have I ever looked this stuff up. I'm watching every video you have put out! I subscribed and I'm following your bandcamp. Great content brother. I own a Yamaha djx2, microkorg, and a kawai sx-240 is the oldest thing in my possession. I mostly just use Reason, but I love older equipment like this! You remind me of my friend, Hunter, who is about your age, same hair, glasses. He owns a bunch of older sequencers and effects like this. When we jam, it's madness! I've done nothing to let youtube lead me to this channel, but I'm glad it did.

[@robfriedrich2822]

In my case I can understand it, because I expressed some interest in Synthesizers and music electronics and also vintage sound equipment, as old reel recorders etc.

[@sK3LeTvM1]

The wow-flutter effect on the piano was gorgeous!! I liked it much more than the adjustment.

[@Hainbach]

Cool thing is I can bring it in and out with the screwdriver. Very nice effect.

[@Alphastare23]

Long way to go to find a drum break...lol Cool piece of kit and post apocalyptic fashion on point with that power belt!

[@sovietguitareffects]

My Gosh.... !!! What a great review! Thanx so much for this! Love the funny vibes!

[@lhagek]

the quality shit was made back in the day. The headphones are probably indestructible

[@brianspenst1374]

The piano section reminded me of listening to the George Winston seasonal records. That slight flutter gave it a very nostalgic feel.

[@johne5543]

Wow! Looks like an amazing machine, and it gives such a 'textured' analog sound!

[@robfriedrich2822]

8:44 and it is also quartz synchronized, so it can be used without any cable between the movie camera and the audio recorder.

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Ok but that SWEATER though!

[@gothpuppy1123]

Yarnbender here, that particular stitch style is called two-colour brioche. Not only gorgeous, but cozy as heck!

[@gabpmachado]

Yes!!! Absolutely gorgeous

[@cassia4019]

I had a similar sweater. My father jokingly told me that I should wash it, then burn it, LOL. It was so nice and warm.

[@maddietourmaline46]

That fantastic Soviet Guitar Effects wrapping... Half the fun of getting it is peeling away the tape. They're wonderful and everything I've bought from them has found a place as my favorite gear to use.

[@ringtangting]

Is it me or did those drums that were already on the tape sound fantastic? What a beautiful piece of kit.

[@kineticturtle]

Wow I haven't seen a head demagnetizer like that in so long! Also loving your sweater, and cool to see your comfort level with doing your own repairs and adjustments rise.

[@Hainbach]

Ah that thing with the transformer and power plug is a demagnetizer?

[@kineticturtle]

@@Hainbach Yep! I used to use those at my old work at a University. Somehow it didn't occur to me to check and see if anybody else had identified it in the comments yet, I guess I assumed someone would have!

[@sovietguitareffects]

@@Hainbach absolutely correct, this is demagnetizer

[@donaldpriola1807]

I love your excitement! You scored, for sure.

[@kennethjanczak4900]

really a shame to see that all these great and wonderfull electro mechanical machines dissapear to the benefit of digital recording and computers. but thanks for still using them in your music, and thanks for taking the time to make another great video...

[@MassacreVegan]

Man this thing sounds GREAT.

[@jacksonreazin6042]

Sounds great. The limiter makes that overdrive really nice.

[@DoomedMoviethon]

I want to capture the joy you have while unboxing this recorder. Amazing.

[@FelipeTellez]

I can't believe your sweater game keeps going up, also very cool tape machine!

[@robfriedrich2822]

It has synchro.

[@VeraTR909]

Cool package with all the accessories, that overdriven sound would be great for 'rave' music. Nice vid!

[@jstarman01]

Nice opportunity here to say... I enjoy the AudioThing “Wires” plug sir.

[@JamesRamboPearce]

The sheer joy is beautiful in this video

[@Dionisaf]

I love soviet stuff. It reminds me of my childhood in Russia 😊

[@sassulusmagnus]

Seriously cool piece of gear. Congrats. Мои поздравления!

[@Robert-dt3is]

5:10 - I love the wow and flutter on piano. I want this tape recorder!

[@HoodieGuy-uv4hm]

Song name?

[@EricMorello]

You often have interesting sweaters but this one takes the cake!

[@christopherkelley3185]

Love my Lomo Smena 8m camera - curious about this machine. Cheers!

[@reggiep75]

That tape slewing could be creatively used, if it's found to be a characteristic of the machine. If not, and maintenance is likely to fix it, record a lot of slewing and keep for future projects. Sweater game is still on top!! 😉👍

[@autofox1744]

Ahh, Soviet electronics. Not sophisticated, but built like they could operate on the surface of Venus.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

2:00 - thank heavens for the Utility Belt Batman!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

That's a lovely looking machine!

[@ivanchernov3041]

I need one of these

[@TheChadPad]

I've bought from Soviet Guitar Effects! Great seller, good demos they have on their channel too

[@thegroove2000]

I wont lie.I have a thing for the heavy industrial looking audio hardware. The nagra stuff looks amazing and sounds good to boot.

[@NickScottProducer]

Excellent sweater

[@djknat]

Nice tape distortion!

[@VladoT]

Great video again, thank you!

[@marcmistermarc]

Amazing packing!

[@lunchpin403]

Enchanting, thank you for sharing!

[@thegroove2000]

NAGRA IS FOR LIFE.

[@bilenocimusic8220]

Now you can record simultaneously with Nagra and Lomo and then layer/blend the recordings for some extra texture magic.

[@Hainbach]

Yeah I really want to set it up permanently

[@Soundbrigade]

When you have tested it, you can send it to me ....;) The red light is blinking because LOMO's camera production was just a side project. LOMO was much into optics and optical instruments for aviation. LOMO, actually stans for - Leningradskoe Optical-Mechanical Combinat (Combinat was a sort of factory made up of several functions and divisions) PS. I missed an Olimp-004 a few years ago. My brother in law had just passed away and me and my wife was staying for a few weeks in his apartment preparing to sell it. In his possession was an Olimp-004, but I never brought that with me back home ...

[@Love2Destroy]

Looks like a wonderful machine

[@stefanguels]

The device at 1:24 seems like a head and/or tape degausser. Put all your credit- and ID cards with a magnetic strip or RFID chip at a safe distance and try to plug it in. If it just buzzes it's probably that.

[@gaetan4164]

That track sounds wonderfully Goth/Darkwave. And I second a video on field recording with that Batman belt.

[@MrJasongonzales23]

@HAINBACH, you should propose a show with this gear at the DDR Museum! Perhaps after hours with adult beverages :)

[@Alleroc]

I kinda like the slewing into the recording.

[@paulterl4563]

I believe, and hope, that we will return massively on tape, vinyls, film (for photo), no smart phones, and no credit/debit cards, love, compassion, intelligence, etc. Ciao !!

[@feelingevaporated2912]

Why are you spending time on KZbin then?

[@symbolicsoul290]

the weird looking thing at the beginning is a head demagnitizer

[@Dakoya]

I think the recording of outside ambient sounds would be wicked, not even industrial but just capturing of everyday beauty. Perhaps to layer and bring the mood up(or down :o )

[@smacksalad]

Holy shit, that is some packaging. Lovely. My days of being into Lomo and cheap alternatives to that whole photographic scene is expecting something cheap and technically crap but also full of character :) And likely built to last too.

[@whenthelightdies4820]

ideal tool for some field recording (with a battery belt Star Wars compliant!!!)

[@HipNerd]

That shirt, though. Really nice!

[@robfriedrich2822]

9:24 but usually, the tape would be edited. On the other hand, it saves battery power, when the motor doesn't run all the time, so it's a minor disadvantage to start recording few seconds earlier. In the age of the first studio video recorders, they had to live with the need, to start recording and playback 2 minutes before, because the unit needed this time to record and playback properly, but they could deal with this, they usually have a schedule, a point where it starts. Back to this tape recorder, it seems that they are concerned about reliability and so they doesn't waste energy. There is no context, where it wouldn't be possible to start recording few seconds in advance.

[@robfriedrich2822]

Okay, maybe recording music from the radio, but for this you use stationary units.

[@reazallykhan]

That’s a nice machine .. I got a love for tape machines too... I got a national Panasonic cassette recorder and couple of tandbergs,one has pitch control and marantz 5220 ... I love the sounds of old tapes... the other day I was looking at this Russian delay/reverb machine but can’t buy it.... can’t understand the language

[@gpo746]

1:21 could be a head demagnetiser OR a Bulk tape eraser?

[@Hainbach]

Yes, super useful

[@mischadickerhof5375]

The «What is this» with the very Soviet plug at 1:25 this is a head demagnetizer

[@angaudlinn]

THAT battery pack!

[@hitomukawakami7124]

Wow! How many units are in circulation today??

[@hitchenkelp8860]

very good walk through on the Nagra. Thank you, but is that shirt the Doppler effect ? .....smells good even the battery pack

[@onephatcat]

What’s the story behind that crazy sweater though?

[@Hainbach]

Revealed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bJoIKLmdSGoJo

[@blueridgedsia]

Sweet, I used to have a LOMO Apochromatic refractor. Top notch russian federation glass right there

[@PeteKowalsky]

That battery belt is hilarious - If you have a crossbow, try putting on a Chewbacca mask and wearing it over your shoulder... LOL!

[@Hainbach]

Next Fasching I will!

[@CKrippa45]

I would love to run some drum samples through this

[@whycantiremainanonymous8091]

There's a speed switch, at least an on/off speed switch. You can see it at 2:27. It has УСКОР ХОД (abbreviation of "sped-up motion") above it.

[@alexbusoni]

The detonation level of Flutter is suitable for Horror!)

[@kaqtus6621]

УФПС г Москвы) Привет из России!

[@albionpatterns3986]

TR-608 ?? Where does hainbach get these rare machines!?

[@Hainbach]

The guy who makes them lives 400m from me :-)

[@albionpatterns3986]

@@Hainbach So its not a typo? I thought you just mispelled 606

[@gylp2]

whil love see you make a test equmeant horror soundscape generator vst plugin and test equmeant wavetables for software vst synths

[@darkprince8842]

03:32 Roland TR-608????? 😆

[@Hainbach]

Yep that is the name of the mod

[@donjezza]

From Russia with Love

[@FLH3official]

What a buy! I woud love to get such machine. Music for guys with grey raincoats and shoes with zippers 😉 And be carefull if you go out with the battery belt, it certainly looks like a kind of "suicide belt", somebody could call the GSG9 and this could not be fun.

[@-Deena.]

Good point! The belt and a suitcase may end badly. 🧡

[@edgeeffect]

I loved that wow and flutter piano.... might be worth doing some more piano recordings BEFORE you fix the pinch roller and belts..... that piece with just Russian instruments was great too... it sounded SO Soviet!!!

[@rampuga9531]

Field recording video please. Gracias.

[@jhonviel7381]

that sweater. that lomo.

[@setadriftonfishandchips]

3:40 impressed face

[@digitaltrash_]

Наша вещичка, наслаждайтесь)

[@MSM5500]

Мумія Ул'янова в мавзолєє - тоже ваша вєщічка.

[@AldabaranChannel]

@@MSM5500 Ленин наш общий со всеми советскими

[@MSM5500]

@@AldabaranChannel, "Ленин наш общий" Тоді Степан Андрійовиіч Бандера є щє більш спільним, бо він є саме тим, хто переміг Ул'янова.