Certain analog tape formulations from the 1970s onward can develop Sticky Shed Syndrome, rendering them unsafe to play, resulting in unrecoverable damage to the tape and the machine if played untreated. Our incubators are the gold standard in controlled heat treatment, ensuring ultimate safety for your tapes. Our Fisher Scientific incubator holds temperature within one-tenth of a degree Celsius and automatically shuts down if drift exceeds three degrees. Our Grieve Oven has been expertly modified to be computer programmable withing a tenth of a degree with controlled ramp up and ramp down duration.
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Whether it’s a full-track mono paper-backed reel of 3M 111 tape recorded in 1948 or a 96-track time code synchronized orchestral session on (3) 2-inch 24-track tapes, we’re equipped to handle it. Our fleet of Ampex MM1200s, customized 440Cs, and other pro and semi-pro machines ensure unmatched playback accuracy, depth, and clarity across virtually all tape speeds and track configurations.
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Some tapes arrive with mold spores, flood residue, or other severe contamination that threatens both the recording and playback equipment. Our specially designed tape cleaning transports and deep-clean protocols can remove these contaminants, restoring your reels to safe playable condition.
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