Very nicely done, Techmoan. It's amazing to see how many people fell in love with that recorder. Working for David Fincher and having the opportunity to work with some very talented individuals was amazing. About 40% of the prop was recreated. We had acquired a couple machines. There was also one we found in a museum but did not get that one. In the end, I had 2 machines to work with. Some logos you noticed were not present anymore and that's because that was a part I machined... like the head roller cover. The original had some deep gouged marks. Since the recorder needed to look new from that time period, it was best to make a new one. I machined that part aluminum. There were other parts I needed recreate and machine. As. you know, these machines are rare and it was just easy to tear the recorder down to every nut and bolt and give it a complete restoration. The hardest part was the housing and lettering. Some of it I had to recreate while other parts was just a refinish. In the end, I decided to match the original finish using ceramic based gun coatings. It was a durable finish and the color match ended up being perfect. So, the entire housing and misc parts.. like the head/roller cover I totally refinished with this coating. The next challenge was the reels themselves. David wanted a .005" chamfer specifically on all edges of the reels. This was mainly because he was going to do plenty close ups and the details and the details had to be spot on. Again, I created a CAD model based on metal reels of that time period and machined them out of aluminum. I had to make custom fixtures to machine these parts because they are so thin. The center hubs a created a CAD model and 3D printed. I then wet polished the hubs down to 2000 grit. The hubs in the sequence were placed upside down. I did not intend or ask for my company initials to be visible.... that just happened by chance or intentional by the prop master or even possibly David was happy enough with my work that he did this for me. Either way, I was really excited to see that in the sequence. I think The Fincher Analyst is correct about the tape having a cg overlay done. There were many other details I recreated as well.... like the rubber seal between the clear cover and housing. That part I did a cad model, printed a master, pulled a mold, and cast the recreated seals in rubber. The clear cover is also custom made. I did modify the locking knob on the cover to a magnetic one so the actor would just have to pull up vs trying to fidget with trying to get it to release.... or worrying about it locking up and not release fluidly for the camera. Remember, the seen had to be very fluid. Anyway, I hope this gives you some insight as to how much effort David wanted put into that opening sequence. Another friend of mine, Maxx Burman did the corpse stills you see.

Custom reels? Techmoan, you glorious madman.

That was a lot of work, you just reached 11 on the 1 to 10 nerd scale! What a magnificent machine that Sony is, mouth watering construction.

Sorry we couldn't help you find the TDK leader tape but thanks for the plug. Regards, Kelv

When can we expect a gritty neo-noire puppet special? That editing was top notch.

I agree. The chromed dials, buttons and switches make for lovely tactile experience with lots of the older equipment. It's somehow never really the same with touch screens. Thanks for a terrific Vid and keep up the great work.

This is the reel quality content I subscribed for.

You always do such a friggin good job mr Moan, I watch every second of every video. You are one of the only ones :) Thanks for all your good work

2023.. Watching again after watching Adam Savages Tested.. Great story to add to your video

*_"Flippin Heck"_*

*TECHMOAN FANS CALL TO ARMS* THIS Video is a masterpiece of Techmoaning. KZfaq wants creators to be "creative" and put the effort in. They want "ADVERTISER FRIENDLY" content. Techmoan is a GODSEND to them. His normal videos are excellent but he CLEARLY went above and beyond on this - but 100k Views for this is just crap. *THIS VIDEO DESERVES MORE* This is an amazing video and it took freaking months to film and the investment in old tech from JAPAN cost LOADS. so needless to say 100k is NOT cutting it. Mat is above begging for reposts and I can't see him posting it anywhere else but here and on his twitter. *So can everyone post this in at least 4 places it might be relevant to people please?* I have posted it on reddit, in the Mindhunter page, on a reel-to-reel page and on the youtube reddit. I'm also a member of an audio equipment forum for music producers, I posted it on its own thread and in some other releavant threads there. _A. can you find my reddit posts and up vote_ _B. can you find at least 4 places to post it_ If we don't support Mat when he clearly makes such an effort we're going to lose out on such good work in the future. its not right that an average video get 250K. WHY has this got just 100k - it MUST be the KZfaq algorithm and its just NOT right for creators. SO can WE please post/share this wherever you think it relevant and if you see it on twitter/facebook/reddit then up vote, like, retweet whatever. Can we see if US the fans can make a difference PLEASE?? 100k is a JOKE for such good work. KZfaq should really be ashamed of themselves right now.

Now that's what I would call 'transforming the dedication to ones hobby into passion' 👌 well done Sir

It's great that Adam Savage has just did a techmoan style review of this very machine and gives you a shout-out

Every button, switch, knob, and dial on that thing looks soooo satisfying to use. Even down to the rings holding the tapes in. I always liked how smoothly that screwed on in that opening title. And it's a really good show. I need to go back and finish watching the 2nd season, but it's a bummer that there won't be a 3rd.

I only started watching Mindhunter a couple weeks ago and as I saw the titles for the first time I remembered seeing this video on your channel but never watching it. That has changed and of course, it did not disappoint.

Fabulous! I also watched Mindhunter and couldn't name the machine. As a teeenager growing up in the north of England I became obsessed with reel to reel machines and can name most from that period at a glance. After saving my paper round money and with some help from my parents I eventually became the proud owner of a second hand Veritone 16 (3 head, 8 1/4" reels) made in England. As rare as hens teeth, they probably made a couple of hundred! I am very impressed with your channel and for me this one topped the lot. Thank you!

I absolutely love this level of nerdery. Thank you for the most pleasant 18 minutes of my day.

Here via Adam Savage's Tested channel, really enjoyed Mindhunter, and now apparently I like all the technical stuff on your channel. Awesome job.

That mic probably still is actually a Sony mic. SuperScope was Sony's US importer in the late 60s and early 70s, and some very old Sony equipment in the US is more commonly found with SuperScope branding. Try finding the long skinny telescopic mic that Bob Barker used on The Price Is Right. It can be found in both variants.

Of course it wasn't fake, it was... REEL

I have to say, I love tech moan! He's a proper content creator who's real and produces entertainment that is actually really interesting and doesn't need to click bait all his videos to gain an audience. I'm tired of somewhat fraudulent "so called" you tubers who spout out all sorts of utter bloated crap to gain a quick buck! This chap has almost 650k of subs, which is very impressive and no doubt deserves it as he's truly earned it, but I feel he deserves so much more! keep up with this great channel Matt! can't wait until you hit the million subs mark! A proper content creator, doesn't produce crap, doesn't tolerate crap and calls out the crap when needed! true northerner!

Here because of that man Savage. Also watched your similar recordings re the Mission Impossible gear and am equally impressed.

This is insanity. The amount of work from the TV show staff to piece together a cool looking recorder with cusrom made parts and finishes and the perseverance in recreating it as faithfully as possible is mind-boggling. And those TDK leaders were CGI... wow!!!

Your vids just keep getting better & better. And Sir, on top of all you other talents here, you are quite the sleuth too! Immensely enjoyed this piece, thank you!

Somewhat amused, that they went all the way to remove the Sony branding, but the TDK is still there. I guess TDK isn't a big media company making movies and such. An excellent video.

I love how passionate you are about old technology! :D

As always, impeccable and precise manicure. It's this attention to detail that makes your videos rise above the pack.

Great job on the recreation! I just discovered your youtube channel about a month ago and have been rewatching all the old ones. Great show, great content, great host!

Mat, this is your most brilliant video yet! So glad I'm subscribed and when income allows, I will sponsor on Patreon as well. Top man! Flippin' 'eck!!

I did not expect this video to be so fascinating

I just love the look of a nice reel to reel. Watching the mechanisms move about, you can almost see the music or sounds. I’m really glad my Dad had one when I was a kid. Nothing made me feel as awesome as getting to take a reel out of its case, mounting it to the machine and, threading through. So immensely satisfying.

I've never watched mindhunter, but I went and found the intro online, and WOW you did a FANTASTIC job of recreating the scene!!

Techmaon...... My you are getting artistic ! The Sony is a period classic, a work of art

"And there was some suggestion that the tape machine might not be reel." How my brain interpreted that statement.

With the arrest of the Original Night Stalker I've been rewatching the series and wondering how much of it was a real machine. Cheers for doing this one!

Hi Techmoan! I am impressed at your brilliant work of recreating the scene so beautifully and hunting down the parts. Wow! And yes, the scene is shot so cool & stylish in the original, but hey, these guys do this for a living. PS: Your videos are both calming somehow and super interesting! Cheers from Germany!

Videos like this are exactly why I subscribe to your channel. You should be very proud of this one.. well done!

Congrats on getting a shout out from Adam Savage!

Wow! You really went above and beyond for this one! As a fan of the show and your channel, this was a REEL treat!

That deck is so beautiful it makes me want to cry. Beautiful editing and very well done recreation - thank you! hehe... Trogdor the Burninator is king! ( :

Next you might consider doing the jukebox from Happy Days opening sequence. Keep it up, proud of you. Nice job

Jolly good show. Love the Law & Order themed puppets.

What an absolutely beautiful machine! Your dedication to analog beauty is commendable.

Thank you for sharing yet another great video. Your research, narration, camera work and editing are always impeccably well done and make your content so joyous to watch. I also love the subject matter you cover, but I honestly think I would still enjoy watching your videos even if you made them about topics like stamp collecting. Please keep up the awesome work, I look forward to many more great uploads in the future!

Do a series with dark interrogation scenes with the puppets! Something mysterious, so we can see if we can find the clues to solving the "murder"

This was emotional.

Your kind of attention to detail of small bits is admirable, instructional and very entertaining! Inspirational even. Great stuff!

I think this is one of the best video you've made yet. Thank you for that!

Cool that Adam Savage gave you a shout out on his latest video about the Sony TC-510-2

Awesome job on your recreation!! I think you’re wrong about your cinematography ability. Your shots look fantastic, right down to your wide open fast lens and nailing the focus in just the right points. Also your post processing is spot on with that brilliant color grade. Good work!

I don't know if such a project "let's imitate a movie-sequence" makes any sense ;-) .... but I love!!! it. I enjoyed every second watching it. Your look for the smallest detail is very inspiring and your problem-solving strategies are like a role-model to look up to. Respect! Knowledge transfer has never been that entertaining. Thanks for that.

Wow, I love all the work you went trough to find out all of these details and actually succeded in finding them all. And your intro was just as good, in fact even beter, then the original.

Real content starts here 17:38 ;)

"I had to cheat and get the reels custom-made ...but then again, so did the show"

Wow, i am truly amazed over how much work you must have put in to create this video. Loved every minute of it.

Still right after the intro re-creation. For a guy that didn't know the series, I just have to say that it was preety accurate. Awesome subjects! Greetings from Portugal!

Perfect INTRO, just when you plug in the microphone there was a little moment that give me laugh. Everything was so perfect and then just a 3,5mm to 6mm adaptor.......

Adam Savage (Mythbusters) gave a shout out about this....

Matt, your demonstrable skills here are your game changer. Absolutely amazing. Well done.

Techmoan, as always, a pleasure to watch. I just loved the machine featured on Mindhunter. You were *meant* to dig out the mystery of the unit featured on that intro. Good job, and greetings from Chile.

I heard that if I'm early and mention cassete tapes, you'll heart me.

i need to press those buttons

Awesome job! I’m not an audiophile, or a tech junkie, but something about this video, and may I say, your channel, is captivating! Keep up the great work!

What a beautiful tape recorder. I love the metal parts, the tape path, the general design and ergonomics. Thanks for getting me back on track with my old interest for reel-ro-reel tape machines :)

Brilliant. Well dome :)

"Mine does have one thing that it doesn't...... An actual serial killer narrating this video!"

The lengths you went to do what's presented in this video... Jaw drop. Respect and thank you. :) Have a nice day.

WOW talk about dedication to making an amazing video! Just FANTASTIC

There is something about old analog machinery. I have all this RGB and what not to show off a bunch of bare PCB in my PC but it would be much cooler if I had some reels in there turning like the ones you see at NASA in Apollo 13 and the like.

As an American, I love Boddingtons Pub Ale!

WOW! That was a spot on recreation of the Mindhunter intro. Good job!

Videos like this is what makes your channel so great.

Mat, if you are able to source a battery pack but it does not work properly, please feel free to contact me and I can most likely replace the cells and fix any issues. 28 years in the uk portable battery industry

6:58 "Using something like this feels [reel. To reel.]"

So. Much. Effort. Big ups! + This is the most Tech-Nerdy analysis of an intro i've seen so far.

This video made me watch the series "Mindhunter". Best series in a long while, thanks Techmoan

Man they sure don't make them like they used to that thing looks like a tank!!

I actually look forward to the puppets.

Those really are some gorgeous reels... I'm not even an audiophile, but they're just dang pretty. I was really amazed when you put that microphone on the sony stand. At that moment, I could see WHY they made the choice to combine those pieces. They look like they were made for each other.

Wow. Absolutely stunning! What love and detail. I‘ve been watching your channel for a long time now and just recently watched mindhunter. So cool what you created and all the amount od detail. Thank you. You are also the reason i build myself the chronixie LED clock ! So thanks for that too. Keep up the amazing work. All the best from germany. Cheers TweakerRay

How using this reel to reel recorder feels? Real (reel)! I'll see myself out...

you're up early

Flippin heck. This was amazing. Your attention to detail is impressive!

Wow!! Thats dedication!! Great detective work and superb attention to detail!! Excellent video thanks TM. xxx . What a beautiful machine. It has a speed pitch control!!

"Knob Twiddling"

Ahhh man they should of used a Nagra 4, it’s way more iconic than the Sony... Edit: This guy catches everything, I spoke too soon!

Just brilliant, a superb recreation of the title. When you do get round to the - superb - series listen closely to the interview scenes in 5.1 surround as there is a different quality to the dialogue as if recorded onto the mic on the table, such attention to detail!

What a brilliant episode! Such amazing attention to detail and perseverance that has paid off to produce a great video. I take my hat off to your sir. I’ve been following for quite some time. Like a lot of your fans and viewers I agree you should have your own show on a major TV channel. Please keep up the good work and I’m heading over to Patreon right now...

Flippin' Eck! You drank my Boddies!!!!

I miss the old analogue days .

You are like a forensic de-tech-tive, obsessed, dogged, determined. A perfectionist and completest. Nice work.

What a superb video. I need a pair of metal 5 inch reels - now I know where to find them. Another useful tip is how you've stuck down the end of the leader tape.

Would be cool to see the 13 Reasons Why setup!

Read the manual, do not operate in caravans!

Excellent video. Pure professional work. Physical handling of sound (analogue) gives an interaction between human and machine which is lacking in current day digital world. Keep up your good work.

Wow! You really are a huge nerd, aren't you? And I absolutely love it. I know next to nothing these kinds of tape recorders, but seeing your passion and attention to the details makes me want to learn much more. Thank you for another brilliant video!

how to catch se-reel killers yes i know the drill, i´ll see myself out

I’m pretty sure you sure you can play the original version. It would fall under “fair use” as you are repurposing and in some way reviewing it. (Especially if you split screen your new version with their original version so you are changing the original significantly) Have a look at “your movie sucks” website and channel. He did a video on “fair use” and explains it very well. :)

Amazing video. Superb piece of vintage equipment. Techmoan just gets better and better!

So SO interesting and what a wonderful idea for a video . As people have said some much effort to make this vid and how glorious was the engineering on 70s kit. Its one thing to design these things but to then mass manufacture these items and have the quality and feel was a marvelous thing to behold