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General Category => Raw Tape => Topic started by: rbwtapeinterlink-Bob on October 31, 2007, 08:28:04 AM

Title: Ampex 456 Studio Mastering Tape
Post by: rbwtapeinterlink-Bob on October 31, 2007, 08:28:04 AM

My friends,

I have several new rolls of this tape purchased about 10 years ago. I am now trying to decide whether to use it for recording. Can I get some information about this tape? Thanks everyone.

Bob W.

Title: Re: Ampex 456 Studio Mastering Tape
Post by: High and Outside on October 31, 2007, 07:31:17 PM

Bob,

I don't recommend that you use 456 for any new recording. It is the worst of the bunch in terms of developing Sticky Shed Syndrome. My extensive experience baking tapes for people who find that they have committed their music to this tape indicates that the problem was never fixed. In other words it affects 456 from all eras right up to the last production runs. Why would you record something to it when the likelihood is so high that the tape will develop problems?

Title: Re: Ampex 456 Studio Mastering Tape
Post by: rbwtapeinterlink-Bob on October 31, 2007, 09:09:07 PM

Dear Paul,

Thanks for this response and advice. I will get rid of the tape and use the metal reel for other tape or for takeup service.

Bob W.