Re: IML: 8 track tapes & Player

[Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>]

My mind is on heat transfer, not on audio.  My goof. 
Thanks for pointing out my error in calculations.

*going back into my hole now*

--- Brad Hogg <LuxoLiner@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> "A cassette tape is 1/8" tape, and while you will
> have more "room" to store audio signal on a cassette
> tape (1/8" / 4 tracks = 1/32" per track, vs 1/4" /
> 16 tracks = 1/64" per track) than an 8 track"
> 
> I was always under the impression that since every
> stereo 8 track tape I've ever seen has FOUR
> "programs" that the "8" comes from the fact that
> there are 4 stereo channels comprised of 2 channels
> each.  I don't think there are 16 channels or
> "tracks" on an 8 track tape.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thursday, September 22, 2005 11:59 am
> Subject: Re: IML: 8 track tapes & Player
> 
> > I have PILES and PILES of 8 tracks at home.  More
> 8
> > tracks than CD's, and almost as many as I own
> records.
> > Occassionally you can find an NOS 8 track player
> on
> > eBay, and this is the sort of thing you want if
> you
> > want to truely experience the "fidelity" of the 8
> > track.  Of course, it will likely need some
> attention,
> > the drive belts tend to crumble and break over
> time if
> > not used.
> > 
> > 8 track tape is basically 1/4" reel to reel tape,
> > which is pretty durable stuff.  I've got some
> > reel-to-reels that are 30 years old and play just
> > fine.  The weak point in the 8 track is the joint
> in
> > the tape, where the metal foil exists to trigger
> the
> > jump from track to track.  This can be repaired
> with
> > patience, skill, and a little luck by using a flat
> > bladed screwdriver to carefully pry the housing
> apart,
> > and some scotch tape cut with a razor blade to
> splice
> > the tape.  Aluminum foil can be used if the metal
> part
> > is gone, again, cut it with the razor blade.  
> > 
> > A cassette tape is 1/8" tape, and while you will
> have
> > more "room" to store audio signal on a cassette
> tape
> > (1/8" / 4 tracks = 1/32" per track, vs 1/4" / 16
> > tracks = 1/64" per track) than an 8 track, the
> 1/4" 8
> > track tape will not stretch as much, so wow and
> > flutter will be reduced, and of course the tape is
> > more durable.  I have seen cassettes warped by
> sitting
> > in a hot car; never have I seen an 8 track ruined
> by
> > anything other than brute force!
> > 
> > --Mike Pittinaro
> 
> 
> 
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