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Journal Article

Increasing the Life of Your Audio Tape

Authors: Wheeler, Jim

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 36 · Issue 4 · pp. 232–236 · April 1988

Abstract

Many factors necessary for long-term storage of audio tape are described, including a cool, dry environment and proper recorder maintenance. Several suggestions are given for measures to porolong the life of audio tape, as well as measures to use in recovering data when tape has suffered major damage. Recommendations are made for storing tape both in a home and in an archival environment.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
232–236
Publication date
April 6, 1988
Affiliation
Ampex Corporation, Redwood City, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article