Date:Tue, 15 Jul 2003 20:47:17 -0400
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From:"Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:Re: RCA StereoTape Cartridge Information
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Hi, Spencer,
I've done about a half dozen of these cartridges in the past year. Each one
had the tape removed and it was played on a Sony APR-5003V with a1/4-track
stereo head from Nortronics.
These tapes were recorded at 3.75 and 1.88 in/s and could be left/right or
stereo. The most frustrating ones are the dual mono 1.88 in/s ones that
never seem to end!
The quality of the pre-recorded tapes (at least one example) was
surprisingly good. The client was very happy.
I can't say the same for the home-recorded ones. At least some of the
machines would record with the cartridge misaligned. No joy here!
Cheers,
Richard
At 04:57 PM 7/15/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello! My name is Spencer Secoy, and I am an audio mastering engineer in
>Nashville, Tennessee. We also cut vinyl masters, so anyone with questions
>on the subject can feel free to ask. I currently have an RCA StereoTape
>cartridge player/recorder, and it is fully functional. I also have all
>the original paperwork and booklets. I'd be happy to post/share any
>information I have on the medium if anyone is interested. One thing I'd
>like to know is if the head configuration/track layout on the tape the
>same as typical 1/4 track reel to reel tape. And if so, can the tape
>essentially be removed from the cartridge and spooled onto a reel? Look
>forward to conversing with you all.
>
>-Spencer J. Secoy
>
>
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