What is going wrong when I try to record tapes from CD? Regardless of circumstance, the cassettes go weird near the ends of each side. [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Audio experimentation: How do I wire up these tape heads? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2008 - 2 answers

What are some exceptionally well-performed audiobooks? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 79 answers

I have a gear question... what kind of software do ethereal electronic semi-improv bands use? I'm thinking, for instance, of tape... [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I buy books on _tape_ in Sacramento?
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'd like to transfer several hours of audio from old cassette tapes to CD for my mom and to iPod for me. Of course if I can get them to CD I can take it from there. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I chew on staples, paper clips, and scotch tape. Am I going to die? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 22 answers

If I buy an oversized item at Target (i.e. a box of Milkbones or a pack of toilet paper), the cashier will slap on a very strong, heavy-duty strap with the red Target logo on it. It's almost like duct tape, except stronger and the sticky portion is only on each opposite end. What is this stuff called, and where can I buy a generic equivalent?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I get brown packing tape off a refrigerator? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 20 answers

What materials should I use for labelling the spines of my books? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Anyone have a sample written, formal (corporate) backup procedure? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 6 answers

How does one eject a stuck DAT Tape? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I prevent an old video tape from sticking? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 1 answers

I am looking to buy empty LTO Ultrium clamshell cases like this one. I found one place, but the website is very dodgy with popups, etc. Anybody know of a good source for these?
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I get files from this old backup? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 7 answers

I recently acquired an older reel-to-reel tape recorder, and it works fine except for inconsistent tape speed. I recorded a test tone and it plays back at a varying pitch. Can this be fixed, or should I put it out with the trash tomorrow? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 13 answers

How to removal medical tape without pain? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 20 answers

I need to wrap a bicycle frame with a specifically colored tape. [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a Tascam Porta05 Ministudio that's at least 10 years old. I powered it up a few weeks ago to play some old tapes and noticed that it's frozen into the "play" position. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

I have a simple Sony reel-to-reel tape deck from the 1960's that I'd like to install a speed control on. Since I have no electronics skills, can anyone here recommend an ace 'circuit bender' in the Los Angeles area? Thanks :)
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 3 answers

We have been doing tape backups of our server at work for about 4 years. Now one of the backup tapes is stuck in the drive and I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it out again! [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the nature of adhesives in adhesive tape? I have a regional bigwig who suggests that our use of double-faced tape should be discontinued because the adhesive contains sugars that might host bacteria. These tapes anchor seasonal / promotional tags to regular food service signage.
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a beautiful velvet blazer. While teaching today, a piece of duct tape got stuck to it (I don't know how). When I try to peel it off, it totally screws up the finish (the little fibers come with). How do I get the duct tape off the velvet?
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 18 answers

I greatly enjoy the Writers' Digest new-member offers I get every so often. Are there any other book-club (or CD, etc) memberships that don't have a processing charge? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2007 - 2 answers

highly interesting question! 3M 810 tape. is it polypropelene or maybe acetate? or is acetate just the base for the adhesive? what is the thickness of the tape? thanks
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 3 answers

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved this one ABBA tape my mother owned. Problem is, I don't know which one I was listening to. I do remember what color it was, though. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 9 answers

I have an audio cassette tape which has been waterlogged and soaked in dirt for over 10 years. What are my options for respooling/fixing the tape with its contents intact? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 12 answers

An old, copied cassette of brass music needs your help: what band is this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Looking for some suggestions for a computerized tape-library system. If not tapes, a system that we can adapt to keep track of tapes. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the name of the sound at the start of cassette tapes and where can I find one online?
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 7 answers

DIY grafting tape? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 2 answers

So, I have 13"x21" of paper, two metres of sticky tape and a paperclip. What is the strongest free-standing structure that I can make? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 20 answers

DV / Final Cut Pro question: We just upgraded cameras to a Panasonic DVX100B, largely for the ability to shoot in 24P. However, imported footage still appears interlaced in FCP, and it's unclear to me what our new configuration should be. How will we need to change our workflow in order to edit in 24P? (More specific inside.) On an unrelated note, we just imported a tape which appears to be corrupted. Can it be salvaged? (More details inside.) [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2006 - 6 answers

In 1991 when the Baltimore Orioles left Memorial Stadium, WBAL released a cassette tape of a tribute to the stadium. Hosted by a Dan Roderick, it was a sentimental journey through Memorial Stadiums past, complete with old radio broadcasts, readings from Field of Dreams and The Natural, and interviews. I had the tape, but lost it recently in a move and really want to track it down. Anybody heard of this tape or have an idea where I can find a copy or MP3 of it? I'd be forever indebted. [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2006 - 5 answers

Sub $2k autoloading tape backup? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 12 answers

What's a good substitute for rim tape? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 10 answers

I am looking for an animation of a turning audio tape. Any suggestions?
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 4 answers

Network backup question: I need to backup 6 PCs using an 8 tape autoloader (Dell LTO2 T122) and ntbackup. Currently, the simple setup scheduled backups are quite flakey. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 15 answers

What are reel motor pulleys on a reel-to-reel tape recorder and how do I replace them? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2006 - 10 answers

What is particularly not sticky to scotch tape? Teflon? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2006 - 6 answers

Looking for a *tiny* audio recorder to take notes throughout the day, then upload to a computer (Linux) to prioritize, annotate, and transcribe as appropriate. What's the best, cheapest, smallest option? Anyone have any experience with using the MobiBlue cube as a voice recorder? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 7 answers

Your favorite audio books? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 32 answers

What DC to AC power inverter can I buy for use in a car that won't contribute hum to an audio signal from devices it powers? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2005 - 11 answers

This may show the limits of analog to digital music conversion completeness over the years ( all you ipod kids ). I have long had a need to re-hear Craig Ferguson as his old alter ego.... [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2005 - 3 answers

I've taken the role as a graphic designer at a small company, and I also wear the IT hat sometimes. That being said, I'm more of a Mac Guru than (blech) XP. BUT, we have a small file server (40 GB, half full) of data we would like to backup nightly. #1: What's a good tape drive (or other media) for that much data, with room to grow, of course. #2: What software? #3: What's a "typical" backup schedule. I'd prefer just to do incrementals, but how often to rotate tapes/etc...? Thanks!
posted on Oct 6, 2005 - 11 answers

Audiofilter: with amazing speed, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) has become a legacy format. In the archiving community, talk is that no major company is actually producing a component level DAT deck anymore, and the portables are soon to disappear as well. Anyone know differently, or know of a retailer still sitting on a significant stock of (new) component audio DAT decks? Lots of linguists, musicians, and ethnographers are suddenly desperate to score one. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2005 - 12 answers

I commute and run to books on tape. Every so often, I will get a spate of too fast, high pitched Alvin Chipmunk playback. Flip the tape to side B at the same point- no problem. Flip it back- Alvin. Change tape player- same thing, so it seems not to be the machines. At worst this can go on for an entire side. A solution would be welcome (slapping tape firmly does not help, nor does rewinding), but mostly I'm wondering, what gives here?
posted on Apr 22, 2005 - 10 answers

I'd like your help in compiling a workout mix-cd of the most Awesome Cheesily Inspirational songs from movie training sequences. Think "Eye of the Tiger"... or even better, "Hearts on Fire" from the Rocky IV training sequence. And quite possibly the apex: Joe Esposito's "You're the Best" from the Karate Kid. (YOU'RE THE BEST! AROOOUND!) Stuff where you can't help but start going, "Yeah! I'm going to totally train in this montage to kick that guy's ass!" Doesn't even have to be from a training montage, just have that 'feel.'
posted on Mar 31, 2005 - 65 answers

Is it okay to leave tapes mounted within tape backup drive mechanisms? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 12 answers

Bookmending tape. I'm looking for brands/recommendations for 1/2" - 1" wide bookmending tape, to fix broken hinges, and/or cracked spines from the inside, and with adhesive that will not damage the paper. Nothing super-fancy, and bonus points for something I could maybe find in local stores! Thanks!
posted on Nov 5, 2004 - 7 answers