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What kind of tape do you use on a reel-to-reel?
Reel-to-reel systems use tape that is 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, or 2 inches (6.35, 12.70, 25.40, or 50.80 mm) wide, which normally moves at 33⁄4, 71⁄2, 15 or 30 inches per second (9.525, 19.05, 38.10 or 76.20 cm/s).
Do reel-to-reel tapes have value?
The value of the collection is in the reels and boxes and the recorded content. The tape itself is not worth anything.
How long should reel-to-reel tape be?
After about 50 plays, degradation on a reel-to-reel tape will become slightly noticeable to acute listeners. The average half-life is considered between 200-500 plays. And 1,000 plays of a reel-to-reel will come close to the end of life (EOL) for the tape.
Does anybody still make reel-to-reel tape recorders?
Currently, only two companies consistently produce reel-to-reel audio records, one in Pennsylvania, and one in France, so the pickings are pretty slim if you’re looking for something brand new. Some more robust local libraries and archives still possess these recorders, but again, they are fairly few and far between.
Can you record on both sides of reel-to-reel tape?
Similar to half track stereo in that it records only two tracks simultaneously, this format uses a quarter of the tape for each track in order to record on both “sides” of the tape. The tracks in use are staggered, so Side “A” records on tracks 1 and 3.
Are reel to reel tape recorders making a comeback?
While reel-to-reel is making a comeback, it still barely moves the needle. Schneider, who says he has the capacity to produce about 200 machines a year, seeks to sell 20 to 30 players this year and about double that next year.
Does anyone still make reel-to-reel recorders?
Why do reel to reels sound so good?
For audio cassettes, the tape is 0.15 inches wide and normally moves around 1⅞ inches per second. And this friends, is what caused the biggest difference in audio quality between the two. By writing the exact same audio signal across more tape, reel-to-reel systems provide a greater fidelity than audio cassette.
How do you record both sides of a cassette?
Re: Recording Both sides of Audio Cassette
- Record side 1.
- at the end press Pause NOT Stop.
- turn the tape over and press Pause again to restart recoding of side 2.
- Save the project (and if you are being cautious you may want to export a WAV file copy of the raw capture as a backup)
Does anybody still make reel to reel tape recorders?
Can you record on both sides of a reel to reel tape?
Can you reuse reel to reel tape?
We know you can reuse tapes and that many can perform as well as new! You can also find tape lots on ebay or at garage or estate sales, but how do you know you can use them reliably and safely? At Reel to Reel Warehouse, we developed a procedure to certify tapes so that you can use like a new tape out of the box.
How to make good tape recordings?
Insert a blank cassette in the tape deck, rewind to the beginning, and press the “Play” and “Record” buttons simultaneously (on many models), then immediately press the “Pause” button. On some tape decks, it is necessary only to press the “Record” button to start recording.
What are the advantages of reel to reel tape recording?
Is reel to reel tape still made?
How to open a tape?
Lay the half of the dispenser on its side with the tape wheel facing up.
How do you transfer reel to reel tapes to computer?
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