Re: [ARSCLIST] DAT Repair

[Lou Judson <inaudio@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have repaired a number of DATs, and feel that the ends should be  
spliced to new leader only, never in the middle - the edges passing  
over the heads can damage them severely. So one part goes to its  
leader, and the other to the end leader of a new salvaged shell. This  
is why I always keep a damaged DAT, since you can't buy DAT-zeros...

You will lose some, but better than hurting a deck!
<L>

Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689


On Feb 4, 2009, at 11:22 AM, Daniel Murphy wrote:

> Be certain you get the tension best as possible to avoid slack when  
> reusing.
>
> Daniel
>
>
> On 2/4/09 11:13 AM, "Martin Fisher" <wmfisher@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Ho all ye tape gurus,
> >
> > I've got a Fuji R-120 R-DAT tape that has a FOUR FOOT tear (rip).   
> > Is there
> > any use of trying to repair it along the torn section or should I  
> > just cut
> > my losses (approximately FOUR FEET of loss) and do a but end splice.
> >
> > Any thoughts appreciated!  :-)
> >
> > Martin