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Old 24th Nov 2020, 9:53 pm   #12
TIMTAPE
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Default Re: R-to-R Uher help

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Originally Posted by spindle71 View Post
... 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).
Yes I'm pretty sure Ampex 344 has no SSS issues so shouldnt be baked. Later ones ( 407/457/456/457) definitely had the problem though.

You didnt mention the recorded tape speed. The Uher 4000 series could go down to 1 7/8 and 15/16 ips. Many pro half track machines will only go down to 7 1/2 or 3 3/4 ips.
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