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Re: [ARSCLIST] RCA StereoTape Cartridge Information
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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