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
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
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 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...
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