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