Tape Reels Quick Guide

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Introduction to Reel to Reel Tapes

Jul 07, 2016 . The “thick” Professional tapes SM468, SM900, SM911 are roughly 1.5 times thicker and shorter. 10.5″ (26.5cm) reel holds 2500ft (762m) of tape; 7″ (18cm) reel holds 1200ft (366m) of tape. Recording times: @ 7.5ips (19cm/s): 2 tracks one direction – 66min. @ 15ips (38cm/s): 2 tracks one direction – 33min.

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Tape formats – Dave Denyer: The Reel-to-Reel Rambler

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Taking care of your tapes – Dave Denyer: The Reel-to

Tapes don’t like too much heat or moisture and are best not subjected to rapid temperature changes. Store them in a cool, dry area. Avoid direct sunlight, radiators and other heat sources. Avoid damp or humid conditions. Avoid contact with …

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The Best Reel-to-Reel and Cassette Buyers Guide 2021

Built in Germany—the country that invented reel-to-reel—and offered in various configurations that will most definitely cover all your needs, this is an analog lover’s dream player. Definitely the best reel-to-reel you can purchase new. Doshi Audio EVO Series Tape Head Preamplifier ($18,995 USD) Nick Doshi has created an interesting ...

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C-Spec Quick Reference Guide - KEMET

Commercial Grade 13" reel, plastic tape ≥ 0805* 7210: 7215: Standard Reeling: Commercial Grade 7" reel, paper tape 0201, 0402 and 0603: 7867 3: 7013 3: Standard Reeling: Commercial Grade 13" reel, paper tape 0402 and 0603: 7411: 7040: Bulk: Commercial Grade bulk (Blank) 3325: Standard Reeling: Automotive Grade 7" reel, plastic tape ≥ 0805* AUTO: N/A 2: …

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Audio Leader Tape - Splicit Reel Audio Products

Qty: Description For the budget minded or for those small leadering projects one of our 3" reels of poly leader tape should be sufficient to get the job done. High quality poly leader tape available in white or red. Can be written on with permanent marker. Made in Australia to NAB specifications. Features 1/4" Width 100' Length Polyester base

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Tape and Reel

Tape and Reel is a process of packing surface mount devices (SMD's) by loading them into individual pockets comprising what is known as a pocket tape or carrier tape. The units are sealed in the carrier tape with a cover tape, usually by heat or pressure. The carrier tape is wound around a reel for convenient handling and transport.

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Reel to Reel Tapes for sale! - Oak Tree Vintage

5" REELS OF TAPE : NEW IN BOX / SEALED AMPEX Reel-to-Reel TAPE 5" AMPEX 407 High Bias / POSITION Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape 900 feet for sale NOS, Ampex 4 07 1/4" X 5" Reel-to-Reel tape. Originally marketed "Quality Audio Recording". Ampex 407 is 'bias compatible' with Ampex Grand Master, 456. 407 is a 1 mil, long-play tape for quality audio recording. It was …

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reel to reel tape storage - Tom's Guide Forum

Jun 01, 2005 . the tape pack expands and contracts during storage, any unsupported edges that stick out of the pack will stretch and are easily damaged if the reel flanges are pinched. Another consideration is...

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Reel-to-reel tape is the new vinyl - The Verge

Oct 05, 2015 . Reel-to-reel tape is the new vinyl A guide to the latest trend in retro audiophilia. By Rene Chun; on October 5, 2015 11:58 am

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Surface Mount Device Tape and Reel Maxim Integrated

Tape and Reel Packaging Diagrams Figure 1. General tape and reel orientation. Figure 1a. Quadrant designation. Use pin 1 mark to determine the correct orientation of unit in reel. Figure 2. SOIC/SSOP/TSSOP/MSOP/QSOP/TSOC. Figure 3a. SOT-23 Maxim part numbers (COMETS) – MAX prefix. Figure 3b. SOT-23 Dallas part numbers (MAXCIM) – DS prefix.

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Open Reel Tape & Accessories - National Audio Company

Box for 7” Reel of 1/4” Tape (Carton of 120) SKU: B-1700W. Empty White Set-up Box for 7″ Reel For 1/4″ Audio Tape. Hinged box. Gloss white wrapped chip board. $ 354.00.

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Audio Tape Reels and Boxes - Splicit

Brand new hinged reel to reel tape care box. Our Price Starting At: $10.95. Add To Cart. 1/4" x 10.5" Trident Plastic Tape Reel w/Box. 1/4" x 10.5" Plastic Trident reel. Our Price Starting At: $12.95. Add To Cart. 1/4" x 10.5" NAB Plastic Tape Reel w/Box. Plastic NAB tape reel in black.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take you to tape a reel to reel?

    Pre-owned, Normal Bias, 3M 207, 1/4" X 10.5" Reel-to-Reel tape. 1097 meters (3,600 ft.) in length and 1.0 mil thickness w/ Polyester base with 'Back Treatment'. 180 minutes / 3 hours -both directions @ 19cmps (7.5 ips) (Will require NAB HUB / REEL ADAPTORS ).

  • Where can I find the standard for tape and reel specifications?

    Further tape-and-reel specifications can be found in the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Standard 481. Figure 1. General tape and reel orientation. Figure 1a. Quadrant designation. Use pin 1 mark to determine the correct orientation of unit in reel. Figure 2.

  • What is the thickness of reel to reel tape?

    Pre-owned, Normal Bias, 3M / Scotch, 1/4" X 10.5" Reel-to-Reel tape. 1760 meters (2,500 ft.) and 1.0 mil thickness w/ Polyester base. (These tapes do NOT require NAB hub adaptors).

  • What is the purpose of tape and reel?

    Tape and Reel Specifications and Packaging Specifications. Embossed Tape and Reel is used to facilitate automatic pick and place equipment feed requirements. The tape is used as the shipping container for various products and requires a minimum of handling.

  • Where can I find a list of all the reel-to-reel tapes?

    All of the known pre-recorded reel-to-reels on the market are all documented at the Reel To Reel Index website which focuses on the last reels made during the 1980s and includes photographs of all of them. David Winter also released the complete list of 1950s EMI and Barclay-Crocker tapes.

  • What is the tape project doing with open reel tape?

    Since 2007, The Tape Project has released their own albums, as well as previously-released albums under license from other labels, on open-reel tape. The German label Analogue Audio Association ("AAA") has also re-released albums on open-reel tape to the high-end audiophile market.

  • When was the first reel to reel tape player made?

    In 2018, the first new reel-to-reel tape player in over 20 years was released. The first prerecorded reel-to-reel tapes were introduced in the United States in 1949; the catalog contained fewer than ten titles with no popular artists. In 1952, EMI started selling pre-recorded tapes in Great Britain.

  • Are reel tapes any good?

    There has never been a better time to start using reel tapes than now. Today these tapes are “polished” smoother than ever, which reduces the wear on heads. This is very important feature since magnetic head is the most critical part of the recorder.

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