Re: [ARSCLIST] analog tape cleaning

["Kiwi O'Connell" <kiwioconnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Laura

I hope your assignment goes well!  Here is a link to some things I have done
- http://www.cupsnstrings.com/IsopropylDripSystem

I also use pellon which is attached over the heads, etc, when doing a triage
process of removing old splices and glue, and replacing them with archival
grade splicing tape.  This lessens the wear on the head stack.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Cheers
Marie
(I too would like to know the outcome of your findings, very interesting
indeed).

Marie O'Connell
Sound Archivist/Audio Engineer/Sound Consultant
3017 Nebraska Avenue
Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Ph: 310-453-1615
Fax: 310-453-1715
Mobile: 601-329-6911
www.cupsnstrings.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
[mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Laura Mundee
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9:20 PM
To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ARSCLIST] analog tape cleaning

Hello all,

I am joining several of my classmates in seeking the wisdom of folks  
on this list...  I am researching cleaning procedures for analog tape  
and cassettes. What types of issues are involved here?  How do you go  
about the process of cleaning tape, if you do?  If not, why?  Are  
there products or procedures you would recommend or, conversely, avoid?

We are assembling a guide as part of a class assignment (due April  
17).  Any information or resources you could point out would be  
greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email me off list -  
lauramundee@xxxxxxxxx

Thank you very much,
Laura Mundee
MSIS Candidate
School of Information, University of Texas at Austin