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
The effects of mold growth on the tape’s integrity and the recorded sound can be significant. Mold growth often sticks the tape layers in a tightly packed reel together at one edge. If the affected tape is wound or played, this can rip the tape. Mold develops on...
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