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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...

Solving Sticky Tape Syndrome With the aid of Cyclomethicone (D5)

by Stewart Adam | Apr 16, 2021 | 8-track tape transfer, Audio Archiving, Audio Perception, Audio Restoration, reel-to-reel transfer, tape Baking

Occasionally we run across tapes with Sticky Tape Syndrome, primarily Grand Master 456, that do not respond to tape baking. When that occurs, we dig into our bag of tricks and resort to some tried and true methods of getting the tapes to transfer properly. This tape...

The coming record revolution: digital discs. Popular Science (Nov, 1981)

by Stewart Adam | Jul 28, 2012 | Audio Archiving, Audio Perception, Audio Restoration, Equipment, History, Music

The coming record revolution: digital discs A laser reads the compact, no-wear disc to deliver superior hi-fi By LEONARD FELDMAN A Sony technician slipped a small disc into the slot of a player no larger than a portable cassette machine. I noticed the record?\’s...

The Year’s Finest Facilities Featured in MIX magazine’s Class of 2012.

by Stewart Adam | Jul 9, 2012 | Audio Archiving, Audio Restoration, History, Music, Studio History

Each Year MIX magazine names the Hottest Recording/Production studios around the globe. Among this year’s studios was Creative Audio Works, located in Plymouth, MA. Designed by Lou Clarke of Sonic-Space with studio owner Stewart Adam, the design of this...

Sticky Shed Syndrome

Solving Sticky Tape Syndrome With the aid of Cyclomethicone (D5)

The coming record revolution: digital discs. Popular Science (Nov, 1981)

The Year’s Finest Facilities Featured in MIX magazine’s Class of 2012.

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