Re: [ARSCLIST] DAT libraries and issues

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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] DAT libraries and issues
From: Karl Miller <lyaa071@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 13:37:21 -0600
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On Tue, 7 Feb 2006, Alyssa Ryvers wrote:

> The majority of the problems I have encountered with DAT tapes had to
> do with alignment of the heads on the DAT machine - the alignment is
> unforgiving.

Which is why I keep the cover to my DAT machines unscrewed and keep a
small screwdriver handy to adjust the alignment.

As for the dropout, I have encountered it more frequently with digital
recordings on the VHS and BETA format. In my experience, they are towards
the top of my list of unstable formats.

Karl

References:
- [ARSCLIST] DAT libraries and issues
  - From: seva
- Re: [ARSCLIST] DAT libraries and issues
  - From: Alyssa Ryvers

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