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I have many tape decks that play 15ips 1/2 track tapes. Some have the ability to record and some don't. The reality is, the majority of time I use the playback only ones (heads wired out to a tape preamp), since I really don't have anything to record. I do occasionally makes tapes for friends but even that is infrequent.
Probably..lol.
I do know that my 456 tapes are in great shape and sound great too.
The only issues with that particular tape that I'm aware of is the issue of being sticky.
The ReVox service techs also told me to fast forward every tape to close to the end then rewind before playing a tape and keep the tapes stored in cool environment.
I'm not sure what other trouble people are having or have had with regards to 456 tape. Storing analog tape is similar to film. Eventually all tape will degrade and become worthless. My oldest tape of 456 tape is from May 1983. I played that tape last week and it's still good with no issues.
Maybe tape sold in the USA was bad or something. I've never considered 456 tape to be a problem or a hassle. Maybe others will post here on the subject..
This article covers it well.
Thanks for posting this. None of my 456 tapes exhibit sticky shed so far. Maybe I got lucky with my purchases?This article covers it well.
Thanks for posting this. None of my 456 tapes exhibit sticky shed so far. Maybe I got lucky with my purchases?
You just have to be careful because 1 bad tape can do a lot of damage.
True. I always keep a eye out for problems when playing tape. So far so good.
I would suppose most people that had 456 tape had to throw them away within 20 years or less due to sticky shed based upon some Internet research that I did today.
My oldest tape that I recorded on is now over 41 years old.
I've never had to throw away a tape for any reason as of yet.
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