what kind of tape?

[FALKEN]

7" reels seem cheaper. those will run correctly on a 10 1/2" machine right?

 

[cjacek]

7" reels seem cheaper. those will run correctly on a 10 1/2" machine right?

If it's 1/4" tape then most likely yes. What's the machine you're asking about ?

~Daniel

 

[FALKEN]

it is a tascam 42. 1/4" tape. thanks.

 

[cjacek]

it is a tascam 42. 1/4" tape. thanks.

Here are some specs for the 42 from my good friend Rolf's (vintagetx) site:

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/vintagetx/TASCAM44.html

"Reel size: 5, 7 or 10-1/2 with Hub-adaptor"

~Daniel

 

[FALKEN]

thanks! much appreciated.

 

[Beck]

The good old 42 -- a respectable machine indeed.

Daniel nicely covered the compatibility issue.

Here's a handy tape time chart from Quantegy to use when deciding what you need.

http://www.quantegy.com/tapetimechart.asp

-Tim

 

[cjacek]

The good old 42 -- a respectable machine indeed.

Daniel nicely covered the compatibility issue.

Here's a handy tape time chart from Quantegy to use when deciding what you need.

http://www.quantegy.com/tapetimechart.asp

-Tim

Thank you Tim and thanks for filling in where neccessary.

~Daniel

 

[cjacek]

thanks! much appreciated.

You're very welcome

~Daniel

 

[A Reel Person]

I find 7" reels of 1/4" tape a "fun format", for some strange reason.

It's cheaper 'cause it's less linear time, in total, & is on a much cheaper reel.

The 42 & units like it will handle 7" reels just fine. You must first remove the NAB hub adapters, & you're there!

 

[FALKEN]

really.............

so if I use just 7" reels for now I dont have to blow the $$ on the hub adaptors?

 

[A Reel Person]

Yes!!!!!!

Another benefit!!!!!!!

 

[FALKEN]

woo hoo!!!!!


now..if i could only get someone to help me with my echoplex...