Don,
I have heard that Newark used Audio Devices (Audiotape) stock for their house brand, but no one has ever confirmed that for me, so I wouldn't give it much merit.
I have only seen a few rolls of Newark over the years (seems to have been used mostly by home hobbyists). I haven't had an opportunity to try and match it to any known stocks, so I really don't have a clue-would be interesting to find out.
I haven't seen any mention of Memorex, BASF, Pyral, Maxell or any Russion stocks? Comments anyone?
Scott D. Smith Chicago Audio Works, Inc.
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Don Tait wrote:
Another of the many off-brand tapes was sold by Newark Electronics Corporation, which had stores in Chicago and Inglewood, California. The boxes were identified as "Newark Recording Tape." I mention it because it seems to have been pretty good tape, and if anyone has any they might still be in good condition. I always used Scotch for my own things, but when I began to transfer records for a Chicago radio station in 1964 or '65 I used Newark 1800' Mylar because it was less expensive. Not back-coated of course in those days. I still have the tapes and they play perfectly well after forty years. The splices hold, too.
Don Tait