You can get 48 min onto a 10.5” reel using 1mil tape versus 33 minutes for 1.5mil tape. I just use 12” reels if I want to get an entire album using 1.5mil tape onto one reel. This saves storage space and it is more satisfying to hear the whole performance without interruption.
Maybe my brain is confitioned to where a record flips. I dont want to listen to AJA or Rumors both sides without a break. I would rather heavy tape and get up for a break, manage things and get back to listening. Just me.
Maybe my brain is confitioned to where a record flips. I dont want to listen to AJA or Rumors both sides without a break. I would rather heavy tape and get up for a break, manage things and get back to listening. Just me.
I have put both Aja and Rumors onto 12" reels. They fit nicely in one reel. However, it is good to get up every 30 minutes or less. Sitting for long periods of time is bad. Which is why people who play LPs and tapes live longer than those who control their streaming app from their sofas !
I have put both Aja and Rumors onto 12" reels. They fit nicely in one reel. However, it is good to get up every 30 minutes or less. Sitting for long periods of time is bad. Which is why people who play LPs and tapes live longer than those who control their streaming app from their sofas !
One of my prerecorded tape sources can use 12" reels if the custormer wants. I normally get longer (34-48 minute) albums from him on one 12" reel, usually on 1/2" tape. So it saves space on my shelves and gives me weight lifting practice at the same time. Larry
One of my prerecorded tape sources can use 12" reels if the custormer wants. I normally get longer (34-48 minute) albums from him on one 12" reel, usually on 1/2" tape. So it saves space on my shelves and gives me weight lifting practice at the same time. Larry
Pretty ugly if you drop that. One of the 10.5" pancakes came unspooled during shipping and it took me a good hour to untangle the mess and get it back onto the hub. I almost resorted to a pair of scissors several times and just wanted to chop it all up !
Of course... but there is huge difference in stability with a 1/2" pancake - it is far, far more stable - I would not risk handling a 1/4" 14" one. This one feels completely solid, and if you take a 1" one - you have to struggle and work hard to break it.
Interesting thread.
I purchased my ReVox B77 MKII in 1983 with the sole purpose of recording live radio broadcasts of certain classical performances. These broadcasts aren't the usual high compression as with regular radio and pre-recorded music. It could be compared to a high quality LP pressing or possibly a master tape. I still have that machine and all of those recordings from the 1980's - 1990's.
Everyone has their reasons getting into tape. My reason is for long term archiving of music from live radio broadcasts. These days pre-recorded tape is quite expensive so making sure that your finances are in order before deciding upon this format is very important. There's no way that I would pay several hundred euros for a tape or a LP though...
Digital has made some serious improvements since it's intro to the public in 1982. This format will one day replace tape & records as the standard.
I'll see your wimpy 12" reels and raise you my 14" pancake. 
