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Originally Posted by spindle71
A studio I contacted said they must 'bake' my tapes, but they are pre-1973 and I understand they do not need baking (Ampex 344-1 mil polyester, low noise).
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I guess the studio were concerned about the possibility of the tapes suffering from Sticky Shed Syndrome (SSS) and wanted them baked/wanted to bake them to avoid that possibility, both to reduce any risk to their equipment and to ensure good recording transfer.
Some tape brands such as Ampex are known to potentially suffer with SSS, although maybe not so much for 344.
I guess it can be expensive to have baking done professionally. Note that baking is normally only a short term/temporary measure. There may also be some risk of tape damage if not done correctly.
David