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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...

The Marconi-Stille magnetic recorder-reproducer.

by Stewart Adam | Oct 18, 2012 | Equipment, History, Studio History

On Christmas Day 1932, the British Broadcasting Corporation first used a tape recorder for their broadcasts. The device used was a Marconi-Stille recorder, a giant tape machine that used steel razor tape 3mm wide and 0.08mm thick. It was necessary to run the tape at...

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

The Marconi-Stille magnetic recorder-reproducer.

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

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