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The Elcaset

The Elcaset

by Stewart Adam | Jun 8, 2022 | Analog Tape Transfer, Audio Archiving, Equipment, History, tape Baking, The Elcaset

The Elcaset was a short-lived consumer audio format created by Sony, Panasonic, and Teac and debuted in 1976. It was based on the RCA tape cartridge, which had been produced 20 years before. In 1976, it was thought that the compact cassette would never be able to...
The RCA Sound Cartridge

The RCA Sound Cartridge

by Stewart Adam | May 31, 2022 | Audio Archiving, Audio Restoration, Stereo, The RCA Sound Cartridge

The compact audio cassette was already more than a decade old in 1976. It wasn’t a large reel-to-reel deck used by pro audio studios and was considered portable by the standards of the day.   Remember, the Sony Walkman was still four years away. Nevertheless,...
Sony PCM F1 Transfers

Sony PCM F1 Transfers

by Stewart Adam | Mar 15, 2022 | Audio Archiving, Sony F1 Transfer, Sony PCM-501 Transfer, Sony PCM-601ES Transfer, Sony PCM-701 Transfer

The Sony PCM-F1 was introduced around 1982. The PCM-F1 recorder was a portable system that could run on a 12-volt battery. In addition to the PCM-F1, the PCM-501, PCM-601ES, and PCM-701 AC-operated processors from Sony and the PCM-100 from Nakamichi. The PCM-601ES had...
Sticky Shed Syndrome

Sticky Shed Syndrome

by Stewart Adam | Feb 3, 2022 | Analog Tape Transfer, Audio Archiving, Audio Restoration, reel-to-reel transfer, Sticky Shed Syndrome, tape Baking

If you have old tape lying around that has been stored in your basement or closet that has not been properly stored, you more than likely have Sticky Shed Syndrome Sticky Shed Syndrome occurs when the tape layers stick together and are torn apart again during...
Moldy Audio Tape

Moldy Audio Tape

by Stewart Adam | Feb 2, 2022 | Audio Archiving, Audio Restoration, Sticky Shed Syndrome, tape Baking, Uncategorized

Moldy audio tape is a common problem that can occur when tapes are stored in humid or damp environments. Mold growth often causes the layers of tape in a tightly packed reel to stick together at each edge. The mold can cause damage to the tape, resulting in loss of...
ADAT Transfers

ADAT Transfers

by Stewart Adam | Nov 25, 2021 | 8-track tape transfer, ADAT Transfers, Audio Archiving, Audio Restoration, History

ADAT Transfer Service The Alesis ADAT digital multi-track tape recorder is an iconic piece of early 1990s audio recording equipment. ADATs used consumer S-VHS videotape to record up to 8 digital audio tracks. They were modular, meaning that each machine could be...
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